Article D6323-19-1 of the French Labour Code
I.-When the Regional Prefect observes repeated malfunctions or shortcomings, he or she will send the regional joint interprofessional committee a formal notice, stating the reasons, by any means that can be relied upon to confirm receipt of the formal notice. The joint industrial committee has a period of one month in which to present its written and, where appropriate, oral observations relating to this situation and the corrective measures envisaged….