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ANSES is the coordinator of this essential programme. It ensures the centralisation of data, as well as their quality. It is coordinating the setting up of a new information system, which will allow continuous analysis of emergent phenomena. This pioneering system is part of a wider European network seeking to share and more effectively exploit data on the development of risks in occupational health. Here is an overview of the main results. <BR>After examining two new studies of the possible health effects of aspartame, the Agency confirms, in an Opinion published today, that there is no sufficient scientific basis for a toxicological re-evaluation, but indicates that it wishes to broaden the study. ANSES will therefore be setting up a working group to assess the nutritional benefits and risks of intense sweeteners and the need to draw up recommendations for any vulnerable population groups identified in the course of its work.<BR>An abnormal increase in cases of haemorrhagic diarrhoea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) has been observed in Germany and in certain other European countries. A foodborne bacterium could be the source of these cases. ANSES provides an update below on the current state of knowledge regarding these bacteria and the general precautions to be taken.<BR>ANSES assesses the nutritional benefits and risks of intense sweeteners<BR>ANSES celebrates science!<BR>ANSES changes its method of developing indoor air guideline values (IAGVs)<BR>ANSES compiles available data to help in identifying professions that have the highest risk of exposure to asbestos<BR>ANSES is a major player in animal health and welfare. It will be at the International Livestock Trade Faire (SPACE) in Rennes, France from 13 through 16 September 2011.<BR>ANSES launched a call for research proposals on environmental and occupational health in association with the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), the National Cancer Institute (INCa) and the French National Agency for Water and Aquatic Environments (ONEMA), under the Ecophyto 2018 plan. Launched within the framework of the National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health (PNREST), this call for research proposals aims to motivate scientific communities to produce useful data at all stages of health risk assessment.<BR>ANSES presents its work programme for 2011<BR>ANSES proposes an innovative approach for the prevention of occupational risks from nanomaterials<BR>ANSES proposes that THFA be classified as a suspected reproductive toxicant<BR>ANSES requests that formaldehyde be classified as a carcinogen at European level<BR>ANSES today published two reports on the uses of bisphenol A and the health risks involved. This work highlights health effects that have been proven in animals and suspected in humans, even at low levels of exposure. This work is one step in a continuing risk assessment process. The Agency considers, however, that it now has enough scientific evidence to be able to identify that the priority should be to prevent the exposure of the most susceptible populations, which mainly entails the substitution of bisphenol A. In this context, the Agency is submitting the findings of its work for consultation and is issuing a call for contributions in order to collect any scientific data on alternatives and their safety. <BR>ANSES wishes to remind the public that no anti-parasite, insecticide or acaricide product used to treat pets should ever be administered to humans, and especially not to children.<BR>ANSES's Board of Directors asks the Agency's Committee for ethical standards and prevention of conflicts of interest and its Scientific Board for a review<BR>ANSES's first anniversary<BR>ANSES's work programme for 2011 demonstrates its determination to address the scientific challenges raised by long-term, low-dose exposure to innumerable and varied sources of danger. It is fully in line with the Agency's multidisciplinary and integrated approach, which allows it to take into account, for its risk assessment work, all the potential hazards to which people are exposed, whether as workers, consumers or in their everyday lives.<BR>ANSES, asked by the Ministry of Health to provide a review of the presence of drug residues in water for human consumption, today publishes the results of an initial national analysis campaign.<BR>Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: more and more bacteria resistant to newer-generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins <BR>April 1 2011<BR>As part of the 2009-2013 Cancer Plan and the 2009-2013 French National Environment & Health Action Plan, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), the French National Cancer Institute (INCa), and the French National Alliance for Life Sciences and Health (AVIESAN) are organising an international symposium in Paris on 12 December 2011. Inviting French and international researchers and scientific programme managers, the event will take stock of scientific knowledge about the link between cancer and environmental exposure and the uncertainties related to these issues.<BR>As part of the investigations it has been pursuing since 2002 into the dietary risk associated with chlordecone, ANSES has especially been examining the dietary exposure of young children in Guadeloupe during their dietary diversification phase. The results of this study, which are published today, show that long-term exposure does not exceed tolerable toxicity thresholds. Regarding short-term exposure, the Agency's study emphasises the importance of respecting ministerial Orders governing marketing authorisations for foods.<BR>As part of the revision of the early retirement programme for persons having worked with asbestos (CAATA), ANSES has been requested to gather data available on occupational exposure to asbestos and, in particular, to identify occupations with a high level of exposure. The Agency's report was released today and highlights a number of issues that need to be taken into account in the context of revision of this programme.<BR>As part of the revision of the regulations on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), the European Commission is proposing a relaxation of the rules banning processed animal proteins (PAPs) in the feed of certain productive livestock. Following a request by the French Ministries of Agriculture, Health and Consumer Affairs, the Agency has today published an Opinion concluding that the conditions for safe use of processed animal proteins have not, to date, been fully satisfied, although it notes the progress made in organisation of the industries. <BR>As the agency responsible for providing support to the French authorities for the implementation of European regulations on classification and labelling of chemicals, ANSES has submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) a proposal to revise formaldehyde's classification with a view to giving it<A HREF='PN20I0.htm'>View Home page - French food safety agency - Afssa - main - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments</A>
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