A memorandum of understanding in animal health and zoonoses
ANSES and the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), the German Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop their scientific and technical partnership in the fields of animal health, welfare and zoonoses according to a "One Health" approach.
Marco project: six years of marine research in Côte d’Opale
After six years, the Marco project (Marine and coastal research in Côte d’Opale: from environments to resources, uses and the quality of aquatic products) is coming to an end. In honour of this occasion, its five partner agencies are holding a conference from 13 to 15 October in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Below is an overview of the themes of this project, to which ANSES contributed with regard to the quality of seafood products, in particular by studying microplastics and their impact on them.
A specific health risk assessment guide for nanomaterials in food
Nanomaterials are increasingly being used in our food, mainly to improve a product's appearance, packaging or nutritional content. However, their potential health impacts are raising many questions. This is especially true of titanium dioxide used as a food additive (E171), whose safety has been questioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and which is in the process of being banned in the European Union with effect from 2022. To assess the risks posed by nanomaterials in food, a "nanospecific" assessment method is essential. This is the purpose of the scientific guide published by the Agency today.
To facilitate access to calls for projects and research funding, ADEME, the ANR, Inserm – including ANRS | Emerging Infectious Diseases – ANSES and INCa are launching a single portal, appelsprojetsrecherche.fr, for all of their calls for scientific projects.
Pollution peaks: revise information and alert thresholds to ensure better protection of populations
Air pollution peaks have a negative impact on population health, causing short-term increases in the number of hospital admissions for cardiorespiratory issues, and even deaths. To limit these effects, the Agency recommends lowering the information and alert thresholds for triggering measures to protect populations.
Classification of sodium 3-(allyloxy)-2-hydroxypropanesulphonate as a Category 1B reprotoxic substance
The substance sodium 3-(allyloxy)-2-hydroxypropanesulphonate, used in adhesives, paints, coatings, resins and water treatment products, can cause severe eye damage and impaired fertility. To better inform consumers and workers and protect their health, ANSES has submitted a classification proposal for this substance under the European CLP Regulation on product classification, labelling and packaging. If adopted, this classification would have direct consequences at European level on the substance's conditions of use and on the labelling of products containing it. All stakeholders can currently contribute to this proposal, which is open for public consultation until 3 December 2021.
Improving the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in animals
Monitoring antimicrobial resistance is essential to making sure that antibiotics are used appropriately in order to reduce the resistance of micro-organisms. ANSES scientists have taken part in several studies showing how this monitoring can be improved, either by taking account of bacterial species that are not yet monitored, diversifying surveillance contexts or promoting harmonisation at European level.
Parce que 90 % des espèces végétales à fleurs dépendent uniquement des insectes pollinisateurs pour leur reproduction, le phénomène d'affaiblissement et de mortalité des colonies d'abeilles constaté dans le monde constitue aujourd’hui une préoccupation majeure. La mortalité des abeilles a-t-elle évolué entre 2019 et 2020 ? Quels sont les impacts de la loi santé animale sur les colonies d’abeilles ? L’utilisation d’échantillonneurs d’air dans les colonies d’abeilles est-elle efficace ? Comment sont prises en compte les abeilles dans l’évaluation des produits phytopharmaceutiques ? Pour répondre à toutes ces questions, l’Anses, laboratoire de référence de l’Union européenne sur la santé des abeilles, organise la 9e édition de la journée scientifique dédiée à la santé des abeilles et des insectes pollinisateurs. Apiculteurs, chercheurs, décideurs publics, entreprises ou journalistes, venez prendre connaissance des dernières avancées scientifiques et échanger avec des intervenants reconnus qui œuvrent au quotidien à la préservation de la santé de ces pollinisateurs. Replay of the Conference
Discover what activities ANSES has planned for the Fête de la Science
Observe insects, learn how diseases spread or take a tour around the lab. During France’s Fête de la Science (Science Festival), ANSES scientists reach out to the general public and schoolchildren. A health pass will be needed for all public events.