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Ne pas consommer de compléments alimentaires à base de la plante Garcinia cambogia
05/03/2025 —
Expert assessment

Do not consume food supplements containing Garcinia cambogia

Although it is banned in medicines, the Garcinia cambogia Desr. plant continues to be offered in food supplements. Consuming them can have severe adverse effects, in particular acute hepatitis, including in people with no previous history of medical problems. An overall analysis of these signals has led ANSES to issue an alert strongly advising against the consumption of food supplements containing this plant.
03/03/2025 —
Inside ANSES

Partnership between ANSES and CIRAD: a stronger commitment to safeguarding every type of health

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) have renewed their partnership for a five-year period. The aim is to strengthen their scientific collaboration on animal, plant and human health, including through food safety. The partnership agreement was signed on 28 February by Élisabeth Claverie de Saint Martin, CEO of CIRAD, and Benoit Vallet, Director General of ANSES.
03/03/2025 —
Inside ANSES

ANSES and FREDON France renew and expand their partnership

ANSES and the FREDON France network have signed a new cooperation agreement to expand their partnership, which began in 2015. By combining their expertise, the two organisations are working together to better protect the health of plants and ecosystems and, through them, human health.
03/03/2025 —
Inside ANSES

ANSES and GDS France strengthen their partnership to support livestock farmers and veterinary public health

On Thursday 27 February 2025, Benoit Vallet, Director General of ANSES, and Christophe Moulin, President of the French Federation of Health Protection Groups (GDS France), signed a framework partnership agreement designed to renew and reaffirm their commitment to farm health, for the benefit of French livestock farmers and veterinary public health.
L'Anses au salon de l'agriculture 2025
13/02/2025 —
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ANSES at the Paris International Agricultural Show: providing a better understanding of the health challenges related to water

As is the case every year, ANSES will be at the Paris International Agricultural Show, from 22 February to 2 March, to discuss health issues associated with agriculture and food. This year, the Agency has decided to showcase its research and expert appraisal work on the topic of water, given that pollution and climate change are putting water resources and aquatic environments under severe strain. A variety of scientific activities and conferences will give visitors a better understanding of these challenges and how the Agency is addressing them. Visitors will also be able to find out about all the professions contributing to ANSES's efforts to safeguard every type of health.
Dangers des produits ménagers : renforcer l’information des consommateurs
14/02/2025 —
Expert assessment

Household product hazards: improving consumer information

In order to better inform consumers about the health and environmental hazards of household products, ANSES is proposing to categorise these products in order to establish a labelling standard for them. This work is also aimed at encouraging manufacturers to improve the composition of their products.
L’Anses propose de classer le résorcinol comme perturbateur endocrinien dans le règlement européen CLP
14/02/2025 —
Expert assessment

ANSES proposes classifying resorcinol as an endocrine disruptor in the European CLP Regulation

After having shown that resorcinol affects thyroid function, with harmful effects, the Agency is putting forward a proposal to classify this substance as an endocrine disruptor for human health. This was made possible by the recent creation of this hazard class in the CLP Regulation (the European Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging). Since 20 January 2025, the scientific dossier has been available for public consultation on the website of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), for comments or provision of additional information on this substance.
portraits de femmes de sciences
11/02/2025 —
Portrait

ANSES portraits: women in science 2025

In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a closer look at the backgrounds and careers of five women who contribute to science at ANSES.
Aliments dits ultratransformés : mieux comprendre leurs effets potentiels sur la santé
30/01/2025 —
Expert assessment

Better understanding the potential health effects of ultra-processed foods

‘Ultra-processed’ foods are part of the food supply, but they also raise some health concerns. That being said, the concept of ultra-processing has yet to be scientifically substantiated. In light of this, ANSES has reviewed the available studies on the subject. Its expert appraisal identified several signals suggesting a relationship between the consumption of such foods and a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. Now, the challenge is to identify the mechanisms that underlie these risks. Among the avenues to be explored, the Agency recommends focusing on the effects of new substances that can form during food processing. It also stresses that other courses of action should be considered to improve nutrition in the population.

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