The French Society of Genetic Toxicology (SFTG) exists since 1983. The purpose of the SFTG is to encourage the study of genotoxic effects, to promote research on the mechanisms involved in the stability of genome integrity, the mechanisms of genotoxic action, methods of detection, control of their effects and disseminate scientific and regulatory information to members of the Association, the scientific community, public authorities and public opinion. SFTG is affiliated with the European Environmental Mutagen and Genomics Society (EEMGS): http://www.eemgs.eu/