Article 1649 bis B of the French General Tax Code
Orders issued by the Minister of the Economy and Finance may make it compulsory for companies manufacturing, packaging or importing certain products to affix marks supplied or approved by the tax authorities. The sale and holding with a view to sale by any person of products not bearing these marks is prohibited. Infringements of the provisions of this article are investigated, prosecuted, punished and the fines recovered as provided for…