Article L512-1 of the French Consumer Code
Subject to specific provisions, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the investigation and establishment of infringements and breaches and to the exercise of administrative controls.
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Subject to specific provisions, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the investigation and establishment of infringements and breaches and to the exercise of administrative controls.
Infringements and breaches are recorded in official reports, which are authentic until proven otherwise.
Professional secrecy may not be invoked against officials acting within the scope of the powers conferred on them by this Book.
It is forbidden to obstruct the performance of the duties of authorised agents. The agents mentioned in articles L. 511-3, L. 511-21 and L. 511-22 are empowered to investigate and record this offence.
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