Wednesday, September 20, 2023News
Toxicity of UV filters on corals: the French Anses recommendations
On 18 September 2023, the Anses published an expert report drawn up in collaboration with the OFB (Office Français de la Biodiversité - French Biodiversity Office) on the risk assessment of chemical substances (including UV filters) for coral reefs. In its conclusions, the Agency recommends reducing the releases of these substances into the marine environment, as well as requiring justification for claims of environmental respect (or, failing that, to prohibit them).