Anses

ANSES provides public decision-makers with the scientific guidelines needed to protect human health and the environment against health risks.  It studies, assesses and monitors all chemical, microbiological and physical risks to which humans, animals and plants are exposed, and in doing so aids the public authorities in taking the required measures, including in the event of a health crisis. ANSES is a French agency serving the public interest, and is answerable to the Ministries of Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labour and Consumer Affairs.