In France, for food safety, there is a clear distinction between risk assessment and risk management. Risk assessments and scientific opinions are conducted by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and are publicly available through publication on its website (unless prohibited by statutory provisions). In addition to addressing a wide range of risks to human health and the environment, ANSES conducts and funds research, it takes part in several national schemes (vigilance schemes and surveillance networks and platforms) that enable it to detect warning signals and take effective action against diseases and harmful exposures.
