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Air Extérieur
13/09/2019 —
News

ANSES's work in protecting local residents when plant protection products are used

One of ANSES's main missions is to protect the public whenever plant protection products are used. The Agency estimates exposure and assesses health risks for workers and local residents as part of its work examining marketing authorisations. One of its priorities is to improve knowledge of the real impact on human and environmental health of pesticide use in agriculture. As such, it is currently involved in several major scientific studies.
Sante Végétaux
27/08/2019 —
News

Plant pests: three new European reference mandates for the ANSES Plant Health Laboratory

Three units of the Plant Health Laboratory (LSV) have been appointed European Union Reference Laboratories (EURL) for plant pests. The scope of the three mandates obtained concerns insects and mites, nematodes, and fungi and oomycota. With these three new European reference mandates, the ANSES LSV is consolidating its long-standing commitment to the control of pests regulated at European and global levels. These are actually the first plant pest mandates established for Europe, and come into force on 1 August 2019.
09/12/2019 —
Event

Monday, 9 December, 2019

International ANSES-EFSA Scientific Conference Day

54 Quai de la Rapée, 75012 Paris
Public : oui
Maison de la RATP - Paris 12 ème
ANSES and EFSA are hosting an International Scientific Conference Day devoted to bee health and to the contribution of risk assessment research to the field . This is the 8th scientific event of this kind to be held on the topic of bee health and it will be co-hosted for the first time with the European Food Safety Authority. Approximately 300 people will attend the event and it will be an opportunity to highlight the synergy that we have fostered over time and the common vision that we share regarding the preservation of bee health and that of other pollinating insects. The purpose of this conference, which is open to a broad audience including bee keepers, research scientists, public decision-makers, private enterprises, and professional and media representatives, is to review the constructive proposals of both of our entities on the assessment of plant protection products and their impact on the health of bees and other pollinating insects. This event will also be devoted to presenting the research results of our Sophia Antipolis laboratory, with is also the European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for bee health, and the recent development at EFSA on holistic risk assessments of bee health including modelling and stakeholders’ engagement. A large part of the day will be given over to debate and discussion with the scientists from both ANSES and EFSA as well as with French and European stakeholders. The round-table at day’s end will be on the following topic: “Towards sustainable bee-keeping and agriculture: the need for alternative treatment methods and closer collaboration between bee-keepers and farmers”. It will be an opportunity for a wide range of players to present the worthy initiatives they have implemented at the regional level to improve the quality of the environment and preserve bee health. The event will be held at the Maison de la RATP (12 th arrondissement of Paris). As the number of attendees is limited, we advise you to sign up as soon as possible to be sure you will be able to share this day of information and discussion with us. Registration is closed but remains possible on the day of the event with our hostesses depending on the number of places available. Look at the conference! Click here
Fongicides
25/07/2019 —
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SDHIs: ANSES provides an update on the work initiated since the publication of its January 2019 opinion

On 14 January 2019, after being alerted by a group of scientists, ANSES published an opinion on the assessment of a warning signal regarding the toxicity of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicides . Based on a review of all the scientific data currently available, carried out by a group of independent experts, ANSES concluded that there was no health alert justifying the withdrawal of marketing authorisations for these fungicides. However, it called for vigilance at European and international level and stressed the need to step up research on potential toxicological effects in humans. Work to examine this warning signal regarding SDHI fungicides has been continuing since January 2019 in three areas: the definition and funding of specific research, the detection by existing surveillance schemes of possible health effects that may be observed in the field, and lastly exchanges with research organisations and health agencies tasked with assessing these substances, in particular the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Produits Phytopharmaceutiques
22/07/2019 —
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ANSES to initiate a call for tenders to examine the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate

In an opinion published today, ANSES has drafted specifications for further studies on the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate. The associated call for tenders is to be issued in the coming days. This research will investigate glyphosate’s possible carcinogenic mechanisms of action and assess their relevance for humans.
Qualité Air
16/07/2019 —
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Air pollution – new insights into ambient air particulate matter and the impact of road traffic

Today, ANSES is publishing the results of its expert appraisal on ambient air particulate matter. Based on a systematic review of the scientific literature, ANSES confirms, with high levels of evidence, the health effects associated with a number of components of ambient air particulate matter, including ultrafine particles, black carbon and organic carbon. These health effects include respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and premature death. The Agency recommends that these three particulate indicators be tracked as a priority in public policies to address air pollution. ANSES also confirms, with high levels of evidence, the health effects associated with exposure to emissions from various sources – particularly road traffic and the burning of coal, petroleum products and biomass – and stresses the need for taking action on these sources of emission. Moreover, given the scarcity of data, ANSES recommends continuing research efforts on the health effects associated with other sources of particulate matter such as farming, maritime transport and airport activity. With regard to pollutant emissions from road traffic, the Agency concludes that advances in automotive technology will lead to reductions in ambient air pollution, the extent of which will vary according to the scenarios studied, but it warns that these will be insufficient on their own to improve ambient air quality in population centres. ANSES therefore recommends that policy action to improve air quality should focus on promoting alternative technologies, and especially on reducing traffic, through the reinforcement of other forms of transport in particular.
12/07/2019 —
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TAUL: publication of the initial report by the Expert Committee (CES)

Between 2010 and 2015, grouped births of children with Transverse Agenesis of the Upper Limbs (TAUL) were reported in three French départements: Ain, Loire Atlantique and Morbihan. In answer to questions by the affected families, the Ministries of Health, Ecological Transition and Agriculture referred the matter to the French Public Health Agency (Santé publique France) and ANSES in order to set up a collective expert appraisal on the causes of these possible clustered cases, and especially on the issue of environmental exposure. The initial report by the Expert Committee was made public today.
17/10/2019 —
Event

Thursday, 17 October, 2019

Scientific Conference - ANSES & ADEME

17 boulevard Jourdan - Paris 14
Public : oui
Cité universitaire, Paris
On 17 October 2019, ANSES and ADEME will join together to host a one-day conference event to present the results of research projects funded by the two institutions on the topic of indoor and outdoor air quality. More specifically, recent scientific advances will be presented regarding the characterisation of pollutant sources, exposure to substances of high concern, effects on human health and means of action. Please note that while this event is free of charge, registration is mandatory. This event will be held in French only. Registration are closed. Contact (information only).
04/07/2019 —
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Endocrine disruptors: Scientific Conferences on current research work and future prospects

On 8 July, ANSES and the French National Research Agency (ANR) will once again join forces to organise a Science Day devoted to research on endocrine disruptors. This new edition will also provide an opportunity to review the scientific advances and challenges at the heart of the new national strategy on endocrine disruptors.

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