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Anses participates in EU4Health Joint Action EU4H11
26/01/2024
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Anses participates in EU4Health Joint Action EU4H11

EU4H11 (Joint Action on quality of medicines and implementation of the pharmaceutical legislation/strategy) is part of the EU4Health programme funded by the European Commission. The total budget of this Joint Action amounts to more than 3 million EUR, 80% of the costs will be co-financed by the European Commission. The project aims at strengthening capacities of EU/EEA GMP/GDP inspectorates in the global vision of mutual reliance of inspection data to better ensure quality of medicinal products and protection of Public Health.
Determination of the annual coefficient for the revaluation of taxes
01/12/2023
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Determination of the annual coefficient for the revaluation of taxes

As part of its tasks relating to the assessment and risk management of veterinary medicinal products, ANSES collects taxes and fees. Taxes, with the exception of the annual tax indexed to the turnover of veterinary medicinal products, are revalued annually.
Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2023 review
17/11/2023
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Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2023 review

ANSES’s work contributes to the fight against antimicrobial resistance. To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, the Agency is publishing the data collected in 2022 from: the monitoring of sales of veterinary medicinal products containing antimicrobials the French surveillance network for antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic bacteria of animal origin (Resapath) the European scheme for monitoring antimicrobial resistance in the food chain The Agency is also offering another look at its expert appraisal work on the transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from animals to humans.
Head lice treatments: never use products for animals on children
Une enfant se faisant coiffer
11/10/2023
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Head lice treatments: never use products for animals on children

On 2 October 2023, ANSES received a report involving the case of a young girl who was hospitalised in serious condition following the use of insecticides intended for treating parasites in cattle. Every year, the Agency is informed of cases where antiparasitics intended for animals are used to treat head lice in children. It reiterates that antiparasitic treatments for animals should never be used on human beings, especially children.
ANMV webinar on veterinary medicinal products for exotic pets
Webinaire de l’ANMV sur les médicaments vétérinaires destinés aux nouveaux animaux de compagnie
08/09/2023
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ANMV webinar on veterinary medicinal products for exotic pets

Veterinary medicinal products which are intended for an exhaustive list of species kept only as pets : aquarium or pond animals, ornamental fish, apartment birds, travelling pigeons, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits benefit from a simplified marketing procedure.
Signal detection
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03/07/2023
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Signal detection

Regulation (EU) 2019/6 establishes an EU-wide pharmacovigilance system led by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in collaboration with Member States for all veterinary medicinal products authorised in at least one EU country. The entry into force of this Regulation on 28 January 2022 brought a change of approach to pharmacovigilance which is now based on a signal detection process. This system allows active and continuous monitoring of pharmacovigilance data in order to detect potential safety problems early. For more information
Antiparasitics containing fipronil are toxic to rabbits
Lapin
20/06/2023
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Antiparasitics containing fipronil are toxic to rabbits

Antiparasitics containing fipronil account for nearly one-third of adverse drug reactions reported in pet rabbits. These products, intended for use in dogs and cats, should not be administered to rabbits.
Do not treat your cat with antiparasitics for dogs
Antiparasitaire Chat
20/06/2023

Do not treat your cat with antiparasitics for dogs

The return of the warm weather coincides with the return of parasites such as ticks, fleas and mosquitoes, all of which can cause serious diseases in animals These parasites can also carry diseases transmissible to humans. Ectoparasiticides (designed to kill parasites that live on the exterior of a host) are a good way to protect pets. However, it is important to ensure that these veterinary medicinal products are used correctly, particularly in the case of permethrin-based antiparasitic products for dogs, which are toxic for cats.
ANSES inspections for veterinary medicines recognised by US FDA
Europe USA
15/06/2023
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ANSES inspections for veterinary medicines recognised by US FDA

On 30 May 2023, the European Union (EU) and the United States made significant progress towards mutual recognition of inspections of manufacturers of chemical veterinary medicinal products.

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