Declaration of Interest

The credibility of any public statement on matters of health
depends on the transparency of method and of the rules concerning potential conflicts of interest.

It is affirmed by a voluntary declaration of interest,
which identifies situations where a conflict of interest might arise.

This statement of independence and impartiality,
whether it refers to an individual or an organisation,
is also intended to bring to public attention all the conflicts of interest,
financial and otherwise, direct or indirect, that might prejudice objectivity.

In France this declaration of interest is a legal obligation
according to the Code of Public Health
(Articles L. 1336-4 and 1323-9 of the Code of Public Health).
An individual or person representing an organisation who is involved in a significant conflict of interest
is not entitled to take part in any study except to present information,
and is excluded from participating in any final conclusions. 

Since the law of 1 July 1998 on the reinforcement of health safety measures,
the public declaration of interest is also made to maintain transparency,
in the sense of the modified law CADA n°78-753 of 17 July 1978,
which included several measures intended to improve relations between the government and the public.
Anyone who wishes to consult these declarations can do so by simple request
to the Director General of CADA (Commission d'Accès aux Documents Administratifs).

Declaration of Interest
Next-up Organisation, which in accordance with its statutes is a philanthropic organisation
and does not receive any subscription or subsidy,
declares that it has no conflict of interest.

Déclarations Publiques d’Intérêts de l'AFSSET 2005 - 2008