Section 1: Scope and standing

A nationally representative consumer defence association approved under Article L. 811-1 may bring an action before a civil court to obtain compensation for individual losses suffered by consumers placed in a similar or identical situation and having as their common cause a breach by one or more of the same traders of their legal obligations, whether or not covered by this code, or contractual obligations :

Group action may only relate to compensation for economic losses resulting from material damage suffered by consumers.

Group action shall be brought in accordance with procedures laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.