Food and health risks

Public policy support – Food and health risks

INRAE scientists and their partners talk about the research, expert appraisal, training and joint management activities they carry out together to inform public policy on the prevention of food-related health risks and the safety of the food chain. Research into epidemiosurveillance and cold chain quality is part of this theme.

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Permanent public policy support systems

Within the research-expertise-public policy support continuum, permanent public policy support systems are dedicated to supporting public policies and have their own permanent resources. INRAE is involved in various ways in the research-expertise-public policy support continuum.

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Scientists talk about their public policy support activities

What the scientists say – videos

Research into titanium dioxide, nanoparticles and regulations

Eric Houdeau has devoted his research to the effect of complex substances on the animal and human intestine …

Eric Houdeau

Research Director, Toxicologist, INRAE

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Studying the risk to human health from micro and nano plastics via food

Muriel Mercier-Bonin is working on the issue of the persistence of nano- and micro-plastics in the environment …

Muriel Mercier-Bonin

Biologist research director, INRAE

What the scientists say – videos

Reducing the promotional effect of red meat and charcuterie on the risk of cancer

For almost 25 years, the “Prevention and promotion of carcinogenesis through food” team, led by …

Fabrice Pierre

Research Director, Toxicology, INRAE

What the scientists say – videos

A tool for estimating the environmental risks associated with organic contaminants

A large number of organic molecules are released into the environment. Laure Mamy, a specialist in the study and…

Laure Mamy

Research Director, INRAE

What the scientists say

From research to expertise and regulation of emerging diseases

“[…] For me, research and expertise are mutually nourishing…”

Christian Ducrot

Animal health epidemiologist, research director, INRAE

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What the scientists say

Expertise in the biological risks of food, complementing research

“[…] Being a member of the CES allows me to participate in its working groups and to be at the heart of the action…”

Jeanne-Marie Membré

Food microbiologist, research engineer, INRAE

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Our partners talk about their collaboration with scientists

What the scientists say

Expertise in the biological risks of food, complementing research

“[…] Being a member of the CES allows me to participate in its working groups and to be at the heart of the action…”

Jeanne-Marie Membré

Food microbiologist, research engineer, INRAE

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What the scientists say

From research to expertise and regulation of emerging diseases

“[…] For me, research and expertise are mutually nourishing…”

Christian Ducrot

Animal health epidemiologist, research director, INRAE

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Partner testimonial

TAPs, a public policy being implemented at MASA, supported by scientific expertise…

“Territorial food projects are defined by law, with a framework setting out the broad outlines …

Cédric Prévost

French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty

From the dossier: Food and regions: INRAE scientists support local food projects – Open thematic

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What the scientists say – videos

A tool for estimating the environmental risks associated with organic contaminants

A large number of organic molecules are released into the environment. Laure Mamy, a specialist in the study and…

Laure Mamy

Research Director, INRAE

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What the scientists say – videos

Reducing the promotional effect of red meat and charcuterie on the risk of cancer

For almost 25 years, the “Prevention and promotion of carcinogenesis through food” team, led by …

Fabrice Pierre

Research Director, Toxicology, INRAE

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What the scientists say – videos

Studying the risk to human health from micro and nano plastics via food

Muriel Mercier-Bonin is working on the issue of the persistence of nano- and micro-plastics in the environment …

Muriel Mercier-Bonin

Biologist research director, INRAE

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Food and health risks in our dossiers at the interface between science and public policy

Food and health risks projects

Project

Manuals and training: promoting sustainable food systems

“Sustainable food systems: a handbook for getting started Allison Loconto is working with the FAO to provide training in new tools for implementing sustainable local food systems in several African countries and India. The manual is an effective tool for bringing about change in the food systems of partner projects. In India, the training given…

Project leader(s) :

Allison Loconto – Unité LISIS, Champs-sur-Marne

Partner(s) :

FAO

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Project

TDS/EAT: Total Diet Study Sub-Saharan Africa

In 2018, the study involving Bruno Le Bizec, DU of LABERCA focused on exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in …

Project leader(s) :

Bruno Le Bizec – LABERCA, Pays-de-la-Loire

Partner(s) :

FAO, OMS ; FANDC INOVALYS, CPC, ABBSA, ANSSA, NAFDAC

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Project

PlastiC

Building a cross-disciplinary network on micro- and nano-plastics and the risks to human health

Project leader(s) :

Muriel Mercier Bonin, UMR ToxAlim, UR BIA, UMR LISIS, Univ. du Mans, Plateforme SCA

Public policy support – Food and health risks

Permanent public policy support systems

Scientists talk about their public policy support activities

Research into titanium dioxide, nanoparticles and regulations

Studying the risk to human health from micro and nano plastics via food

Reducing the promotional effect of red meat and charcuterie on the risk of cancer

A tool for estimating the environmental risks associated with organic contaminants

From research to expertise and regulation of emerging diseases

Expertise in the biological risks of food, complementing research

Our partners talk about their collaboration with scientists

Expertise in the biological risks of food, complementing research

From research to expertise and regulation of emerging diseases

TAPs, a public policy being implemented at MASA, supported by scientific expertise…

A tool for estimating the environmental risks associated with organic contaminants

Reducing the promotional effect of red meat and charcuterie on the risk of cancer

Studying the risk to human health from micro and nano plastics via food

Food and health risks in our dossiers at the interface between science and public policy

Food and health risks projects

Other themes relating to agricultural and food transitions

Sustainable food

Food and nutrition

Agroecology and farming systems

Forests and trees

Livestock farming and animal welfare

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