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Vaccins vétérinaires

Update on the assessment and authorisation of veterinary vaccines

Published on 31/01/2025

Veterinary vaccines protect animals both individually and collectively against diseases caused by viral, bacterial or parasitic pathogens and, in the case of zoonoses, prevent the risk of transmission to humans. Their authorisation by the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV) is subject to the same strict requirements as for human vaccines. It takes account of quality, efficacy and safety criteria, for animals as well as for users and consumers of animal products. 

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Update on the new emerging H7N9 bird flu virus in China

Updated on 16/06/2022

In March 2013, a new bird flu virus infected over 130 people in China, causing approximately 30 deaths.  Update on what is known of the virus and the role played by ANSES with regard to it.

Coronavirus Coronaviruses, shared by both animals and humans

Updated on 12/05/2022

Although coronaviruses have been thrust into the spotlight with COVID-19, this family of viruses has long been known, mainly for the diseases they cause in animals. These vary, but mainly affect the respiratory and digestive systems. Over the last twenty years, coronaviruses have been responsible for three severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemics in humans: SARS-CoV in 2003, MERS-CoV in 2012 and finally SARS-CoV-2 in 2019. These three emerging viruses all descend from viruses isolated from different species of bats. They probably crossed the species barrier by first jumping to another mammal and then moving on to humans. ANSES has been conducting research with its institutional partners on the mechanisms of cross-species transmission of coronaviruses for many years.

Milk for infants under one year of age

Updated on 16/06/2022

Further to several serious cases reported in infants below one year of age who were fed partially or exclusively with plant-based beverages presented as "plant milks" (soy, rice, almond, chestnut, quinoa, etc.) or milks of animal origin (goat, donkey, mare, etc.), ANSES launched a formal internal request. Analysis of the nutritional composition of these products shows that they are not suitable for the needs of infants. The Agency reiterates that breast milk is the most suitable food for infants. In the absence of breast-feeding or as a supplement for breast-feeding, only infant formulas or follow-on formulas approved in health regulations cover the nutritional needs of infants.

Amiante Man-made mineral fibres (MMMF)

Updated on 11/09/2024

Man-made vitreous (silicate) fibres, also called man-made mineral fibres (MMMF) are a group of materials that include refractory ceramic fibres (RCF), special-purpose glass fibres, glass wool, rock wool, slag wool and continuous glass filaments. Their insulating properties mean that some of these fibres may replace asbestos in certain applications. Accordingly, questions have arisen as to their potential impact on the health of people exposed to them. In this context, the Agency received a solicited request to specify MMMF applications and assess the resulting exposure of both the general population and that of workers. In response, it produced two reports. 

Detailed results of the INCA 2 study

Updated on 11/09/2024

What does an average daily diet consist of in France? The INCA 2 study demonstrated that on average the diet contains 44% carbohydrates, 39% fats and 17% proteins. In other words, intake of fats is still too high and intake of carbohydrates and fibre too low. Young adults do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. Changes since 1999 are mostly positive but nuanced: stabilisation of energy intake in adults, and a significant decrease of intakes in children below 14 years of age, increase in the consumption of fruit in adults and adolescents, decreased consumption of alcohol among adults, and decreased intake of salt, although consumption levels still remain too high.

cochons Zinc oxide, a possible alternative to antibiotics?

Updated on 24/05/2022

Antimicrobial resistance is recognised as a major problem at international level in terms of both human and animal health, with the emergence, selection and growing spread of strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. The development of alternatives to antibiotics is therefore one of the measures being considered to combat this phenomenon. In this context, the Agency received a formal request to assess the benefits and risks associated with the use of zinc oxide in the diet of piglets at weaning to reduce the use of antibiotics to control digestive disorders occurring during this period. This work is presented below.

framboises Chemical contaminants in foods

Updated on 11/09/2024

The term chemical contaminants covers natural or synthetic substances found in foods. These can be substances used during the production and processing of foodstuffs, or substances present in the environment either naturally or as a result of pollution. Here we explain the role played by ANSES in managing this issue.

Barbecue Barbecuing

Updated on 11/09/2024

Traditionally, the arrival of warm weather goes hand in hand with outdoor barbecues. But using the barbecue to grill meats requires certain precautionary measures. This is because cooking foods at high temperatures, especially in direct contact with flames, can lead to the formation of chemical compounds on their surface, some of which have carcinogenic properties. In addition, ANSES has observed a resurgence of food poisoning cases in the summer period, which may be due to improper barbecuing. So, to let you to take advantage of this cooking method while avoiding exposure to infections and hazardous substances, ANSES is providing you with its recommendations. 

Eoliennes Health effects of noise from wind turbines

Updated on 11/09/2024

ANSES has undertaken several scientific expert appraisals on the potential health impacts of noise from wind turbines. In 2006, the Agency received a first formal request from the Ministries of Health and the Environment to conduct a critical analysis of the report published by the French National Academy of Medicine recommending that the most powerful wind turbines (of greater power than 2.5 Megawatts) be placed no nearer than 1,500 metres from residential areas due to the noise pollution generated by these structures. In the conclusions of its first expert appraisal report published in 2008, ANSES stressed the need to study appropriate distances for wind turbines on a case-by-case basis, particularly with modelling methods taking local configurations into account.Following various complaints from residents living near wind turbines, the Ministries of Health and the Environment submitted another request to the Agency in 2013 in order to assess the potential health effects of infrasounds and low-frequency sounds emitted by wind farms. To date, while assumptions on the mechanisms of health effects still remain to be explored, a review of the available experimental and epidemiological data does not give adequate scientific arguments indicative of health effects for local residents specifically related to their exposure to inaudible sound emissions from wind turbines (infrasounds in particular). The current state of knowledge therefore provides no justification for extending the scope of health impact studies on noise from wind farms to issues other than those related to audible noise, for which the effects are confirmed, complex and documented.

Bruit Health effects of noise

Updated on 17/05/2022

Noise is one of the most common forms of environmental pollution reported by the population, but aside from deafness, the other health effects that it causes are not well known or properly taken into account. In 2003, given public interest in this area and further to a formal request from the public authorities, ANSES published a report on the health effects of noise.

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