Research, reference activities, scientific, animal health, reference laboratories, networks

AFSSA's research covers the study of animal health and welfare, food safety and eating habits and behaviour.

Well-designed, operational, and independent of any commercial interests, it contributes to the Agency's scientific and technical support and risk assessment activities. Responsive, anticipatory and alert-based, it is also regularly assessed. It brings together the best French and foreign teams of scientists and coordinates the European network of excellence Med-Vet-Net.

The Agency has a demanding and unique position which safeguards consumers and protects economics interests.

Reference activities are carried out in the fields of animal disease and food quality.
They are performed at AFSSA's laboratories within the context of various French, European or international mandates.

This reference activity is an essential part of our sophisticated health monitoring system. AFSSA recently launched the publication of a new online journal entitled "The Journal of Reference" which serves to promote reference work and facilitate communication about reference topics.