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Article L113-1 of the French Consumer Code

The manufacturer, producer or distributor of a good marketed in France shall provide consumers who so request and who are aware of serious evidence casting doubt on the fact that this good has been manufactured under conditions that respect international conventions relating to fundamental human rights, with any information they have relating to one of the following elements: geographical origin of the materials and components used in manufacture, quality controls…

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Article L113-2 of the French Consumer Code

If the transmission to the consumer of information, pursuant to article L. 113-1, is such as to seriously compromise the strategic or industrial interests of the manufacturer, producer or distributor concerned by the request, the latter may decide not to pass it on, provided that it gives reasons for doing so.

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Article L113-3 of the French Consumer Code

Retail shops of more than 400 square metres that sell foodstuffs shall make available to consumers, throughout the year, clear and legible information relating to the seasonal nature of the fresh fruit and vegetables they offer for sale. This information may be displayed electronically. Detailed rules for the application of this article shall be laid down by regulation, in particular for fruit and vegetables produced under glass, taking into account…

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Article L113-4 of the French Consumer Code

Any failure to comply with the display obligations set out in article L. 113-3 is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €3,000 for a natural person and up to €15,000 for a legal entity. This fine is imposed in accordance with the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of Book V. >.

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