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Afssa's news<BR>News<BR>Chlordecone in the French West Indies: a socio-historical overview<BR>24 August 2010<BR>Two studies conducted by scientists from ANSES and INRA shed light on the history of chlordecone in the French West Indies.<BR>Eat fish, why? How?<BR>28 July 2010<BR>Fish has valuable nutritional qualities, however, it is also contaminated by environmental pollutants. <BR>REACH: France proposes restrictions on the use of dimethylfumarate and of lead and its compounds<BR>23 July 2010<BR>The first two European proposals for restriction under the terms of the REACH Regulation were submitted by France on 15 April this year, to the European Chemicals Agency, which has now ruled them to be admissible. It was AFSSET, now incorporated into ANSES, which undertook the necessary technical expert assessment for compiling the dossiers, at the request of the Ministries for Sustainable Development, Health and Employment.<BR>Avian Influenza<BR>22 July 2010<BR>Weekly epidemiological update on the international situation of the HP H5N1 avian influenza virus: Bangladesh: Outbreaks of HPAI subtype H5N1 virus in poultry - Russia: Outbreaks of HPAI subtype H5N1 virus in wild birds - Tibet: Outbreaks of HPAI subtype H5N1 virus in wild birds<BR>Marc Mortureux appointed to head ANSES<BR>8 July 2010<BR>Marc Mortureux, has been appointed by French Presidential decree on 7 July as the head of the new French health agency (ANSES). Since September 2009 he has been leading a consultation and consensus-building effort to define the values and missions of the new health agency which is responsible for evaluating and preventing global risks in order to protect human beings, animals and plants.<BR>Creation of ANSES<BR>1st July 2010<BR>The French agency for food, environmental and occupational health safety became a legal and operational entity on 1 July 2010, following the promulgation in the Government Gazette of the Ministerial Order of 8 January 2010 which created it.<BR>Journal of Reference, EuroReference: issue no. 3 is now available online!<BR>30 June 2010<BR>One year ago, AFSSA published the first issue of the "Journal of Reference" which will now be indexed under the name "EuroReference". The goal of each issue is to promote the smooth dissemination of information among members of the laboratory network and all the interested stakeholders. <BR>Matériaux composites à base de fibres de carbone : vers un repérage des situations potentiellement à risque<BR>29 juin 2010<BR><BR>L'Afsset publie ce jour les résultats d'une expertise collective sur les risques pour la santé des travailleurs liés aux composites de carbone associés à la fabrication et l'usinage des fibres de carbone et des matériaux composites. Cette technologie est en expansion et est déjà utilisée dans le secteur de l'aéronautique mais aussi dans celui des sports et des loisirs, du génie civil, de l'automobile, de la construction navale, de l'éolien, …<BR>Agency's recommendations for the summer<BR>21 June 2010<BR>Summertime, which is synonymous with sunshine, heat and holidays, is finally drawing near. As part of the French Heat Wave Response Plan, AFSSA is issuing some microbiological and nutritional recommendations. Below you will find an overview of these recommendations, plus some useful precautions to help you enjoy a safe, carefree summer.<BR>Be wary of so-called 'anti-hangover' drinks<BR>16 june 2010<BR>A so-called ‘anti-hangover’ drink will be placed on the market in France over the next few days. It claims to reduce blood alcohol levels. AFSSA stresses that these drinks can give a false sense of security and are likely to lead to uncontrolled alcohol consumption, particularly before driving.<BR>Piscines réglementées ouvertes au public <BR>10 juin 2010<BR><BR>L'Afsset recommande plus d'hygiène, et une meilleure maîtrise de la qualité de l'eau et de l'air, et appelle à la vigilance sur les travailleurs, les nageurs de haut niveau et les très jeunes enfants. L'Afsset publie aujourd'hui un rapport d'expertise collective sur les risques sanitaires liés aux piscines réglementées ouvertes au public. <BR>Highlighted news,Archives,-,Archives of AFSSET news,Archives of AFSSA news,<BR>Home,Anses,News,Press room,Agenda,Our thems,Food,Animal health and nutrition,Environmental health,Occupational health,Plants,Opinions and publications,Last opinions and reports,Food opinions and reports,Animal health and nutrition opinions and reports,Environmental and occupational health opinions and reports,Plants opinions,Bulletins and periodicals,Other publications,Research and reference,Research program,Laboratories and reference activities, + ,Job opportunities,Public procurement contracts,Our websites,Extranet / ExpertNet,Legal notice,Contact, ,<A HREF='PN40I0.htm'>Open Afssa</A>
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