Prior to the imposition of the penalty provided for in Article L. 531-6, the administrative authority mentioned in article R. 522-7 informs the accused person in writing of the non-compliance of the sampled product with the regulations, as established by the test or analysis, and of the penalty to which he is liable. A copy of the analysis or test report is attached to the letter. This person is given the opportunity to present his observations, in writing or orally, within a period of one month. They may, if necessary, be assisted by counsel or represented by an agent of their choice.
At the end of this procedure, the person concerned is informed of the decision.
At the end of this procedure, the accused person is informed of the reasoned decision, which indicates the appeal channels and deadlines.