Prévention du risque chimique (PRC)

Laboratory presentation

PRC (Prevention of Chemical Risks) is a unit of the Chemical Institute (CNRS). Its mission statement is to supply scientifical and technical backup, the objective being to protect public health. Its activity is centered around 3 axes :
- expertise and counseling in chemical risks for public organizations and companies
- communication and information service for CNRS personnel and entities involved in chemistry. This service has european outreach.
- organization of training courses (both low and high level) for users of chemical products, safety overseers and doctors

The 2 latest publications

Title Authors Publication date Source
Conclusions of the French Food Safety Agency on the toxicity of bisphenol A Anne Christine Macherey 06/01/11 International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Need for a better safety evaluation of food contact materials produced from resins Anne Christine Macherey 05/01/10 Food Control