Section 2: Use of the terms "refurbished" and "refurbished product

A second-hand product or spare part, within the meaning of article L. 321-1 of the French Commercial Code, may be described as a “refurbished product” or be accompanied by the term “refurbished”, provided that the following conditions are met: 2° If applicable, the product or spare part has undergone one or more operations to restore its functionality. This intervention includes the deletion of all data recorded or retained in connection…

The expressions “new condition”, “as new”, “as new” or any equivalent wording may not be used for a product or spare part described as a “reconditioned product” or accompanied by the wording “reconditioned”.

The use of the words “reconditioned in France” is reserved for the operations mentioned in article R. 122-4 which are carried out entirely on national territory.