On December 9, 2016, Santé publique France and six other public institutions signed a charter on openness to society

Seven public institutions engaged in research, expertise, and/or risk assessment in the fields of health and the environment are committed to making their work accessible to the public.

ANSES1, BRGM2, Ifsttar3, INERIS4, IRSN5, Irstea6, and Santé publique France7 signed a charter today committing to greater openness to society. Despite their diversity, these seven public institutions all fulfill a common mission of public interest: assessing risks in the fields of health and the environment and identifying ways to reduce them, with a view to supporting decision-making.

By signing this charter, they affirm or reaffirm their shared commitment to engaging in dialogue with civil society actors as part of their expert advisory and/or research activities. In practical terms, this involves implementing the commitments set forth in the charter.

6 strong commitments

- 3 commitments to improve our assessments through enhanced dialogue with society - 3 commitments to implement openness to society within our organizations

Download: View the Charter on Openness to Society (PDF, 390.6 KB)

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Representatives of the 6 public institutions

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1National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety2Bureau of Geological and Mining Research3French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Planning and Networks4National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks5Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety6National Institute for Research in Science and Technology for the Environment and Agriculture7Public Health France