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Article R412-9 of the French Consumer Code

It is prohibited to hold for sale or distribute free of charge, offer for sale, sell or distribute free of charge foodstuffs with a use-by date once that date has passed.

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Article R412-9


Sont interdites la détention en vue de la vente ou de la distribution à titre gratuit, la mise en vente, la vente ou la distribution à titre gratuit des denrées alimentaires comportant une date limite de consommation dès lors que cette date est dépassée.

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