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ANSES, in keeping with its mission of continuous surveillance, and at the request of the French Ministry of Agriculture, will immediately analyse this new study as well as any other new studies available, in preparation for issuing possible recommendations to the French authorities. ANSES will work in conjunction with its European counterparts, if necessary, in order to incorporate the information gathered from this analysis into the process of evaluation used for substances of this type.<BR>After 10 years of existence, the National Network for Monitoring and Prevention of Occupational Diseases (RNV3P) has been taking stock of the data collected since its inception, with a focus on work-related allergies. 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>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 and the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) sign a Memorandum of Understanding<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 invites you to discover this year's new stand at the 2012 edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show, and its theme: "From the fridge to the oven: do it right!" <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 issues a public call for applications to renew its committees of experts<BR>ANSES launches its call for research proposals on Environmental and Occupational Health <BR>ANSES presents its work programme for 2012<BR>ANSES presents its work programme for 2012 and takes the opportunity to report on the work carried out in 2011, particularly singling out the three issues on which it will be focusing in 2012: microbiological risks in food, bee health and nanomaterials.<BR>ANSES proposes that THFA be classified as a suspected reproductive toxicant<BR>ANSES proposes undertaking a restriction procedure for gamma-butyrolactone and 1,4-butanediol to prohibit their sale to the public at European level<BR>ANSES publishes the results of its studies on the risks related to talc in the workplace<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 withdraws marketing authorisation for certain antiparasitic collars for pets<BR>ANSES's first anniversary<BR>Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: more and more bacteria resistant to newer-generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins <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 National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health (PNREST), ANSES today launched its call for research proposals in association with the French Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME), the Multi-Organisation Thematic Institute for Cancer (ITMO Cancer) – as part of the 2009-2013 Cancer Plan – and the French National Agency for Water and Aquatic Environments (ONEMA) – under the 2018 Ecophyto Plan. With funding from the French Ministries for the Environment and Labour and from partner organisations, as well as revenue from a tax on radiofrequency transmitters, this call for proposals focuses on research questions raised by ministries and government agencies concerned by environmental and occupational health topics.<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. 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