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La saison de cueillette des champignons commence : restez vigilants face aux risques d’intoxications !
31/08/2021 —
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The mushroom-picking season has come early this year: take care to avoid the risk of poisoning

The weather conditions in July and August this year have favoured early foraging for wild mushrooms. Many cases of poisoning due to consumption have already been observed. These can be serious (severe digestive disorders, kidney complications or liver damage that may require a transplant) and even fatal. Whether you are a connoisseur or an occasional picker, you should remain vigilant and comply with good practices to ensure safe consumption.
Abeilles
24/08/2021 —
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A new method for monitoring the spread of a deadly bee disease

ANSES has developed a new method that can accurately identify the strains of bacteria responsible for American foulbrood, a deadly bee disease. This method will make it possible to trace the origin of infections and refine health measures to prevent transmission of this disease, for which no treatment is available.
14/09/2021 —
Event

Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 to Thursday, 16 September, 2021

ANSES at the International Livestock Trade Fair (SPACE 2021)

La Haie Gautrais, 35172 Bruz
Public : oui
Parc des expositions de Rennes
This year, once again, we will be at the International Livestock Trade Fair (SPACE) held at Rennes on 14 to 16 September.
Billes Eau
29/07/2021 —
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Keep water beads out of the reach of children

The swallowing by young children of water beads can cause serious and sometimes fatal accidents. Because the number of cases of ingestion has increased sharply, we are issuing an alert to parents and carers, and reminding them of the importance of keeping these objects out of the reach of these children.
Covid19
27/07/2021 —
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Covid-19: How viable is SARS-CoV-2 in the air?

While the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission via aerosols has been scientifically confirmed, the exact contribution of this contamination route remains to be determined. ANSES has identified several research priorities in order to produce the data needed to adjust the protection levels required in various indoor environments, such as public transport, restaurants and sports facilities.
Europe
23/07/2021 —
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Seeking a more protective European definition for nanomaterials

In the European Union, the definition of nanomaterial varies according to the industry sector. The European Commission launched a public consultation to revise the definition of nanomaterial with a view to possible harmonisation. In its response, ANSES urged the Commission not to exclude from this definition certain nanomaterials that could still be problematic for human health and the environment.
medicaments cytostatiques cancer
20/07/2021 —
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Recognising the carcinogenic nature of cytostatic drugs in order to improve occupational risk prevention

Many professionals – nurses, caregivers, doctors, veterinarians, cleaning staff, etc. – are potentially exposed to cytostatics, which are drugs used in particular during chemotherapy to treat cancer. ANSES is recommending that work involving exposure to 18 cytostatic active ingredients be included in the ministerial order establishing the list of carcinogenic processes under employment law. The Agency is also issuing recommendations on how to protect and raise awareness among potentially exposed workers and employers.
12/07/2021 —
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ANSES renews its collaboration on food safety with the NIFDS, its counterpart in Korea

On 12 July, ANSES and the Republic of Korea’s National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS) signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding in the area of food-related risks, following an initial five-year collaboration.
Porc
09/07/2021 —
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Animal protein in pig and poultry feed: separate production to limit risks

Cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, have become extremely rare in Europe. The European Commission thus envisions allowing Member States to relax the regulation that prohibits the use of animal protein in the feed of farmed animals under certain conditions. ANSES received a formal request to assess the risks to animal and human health of reintroducing animal protein in this way.

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