Article L421-4 of the French Consumer Code
November 8, 2023
Producers and distributors shall take all appropriate measures to contribute to compliance with all the safety obligations laid down in this Title.
Producers and distributors shall take all appropriate measures to contribute to compliance with all the safety obligations laid down in this Title.
A product is deemed to satisfy the general safety obligation set out in article L. 421-3, when it complies with the specific regulations applicable to it aimed at protecting consumer health or safety.
A product is presumed to satisfy the general safety obligation set out in article L. 421-3, with regard to the risks and categories of risk covered by the standards applicable to it, where it complies with non-mandatory national standards transposing European standards, the references of which have been published by the European Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2001/95/EC of 3…
In cases other than those mentioned in articles L. 421-5 and L. 421-6, the compliance of a product with the general safety obligation is assessed by taking into account the following elements in particular, where they exist: 1° Non-mandatory national standards transposing European standards applicable to the product other than those whose reference is published in the Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to article 4 of Directive 2001/95/EC…
Products and services that do not comply with the general safety obligation set out in Article L. 421-3are prohibited or regulated under the conditions laid down in Article L. 412-1.
It is prohibited to hold for sale or distribution free of charge, to offer for sale, to sell, to distribute free of charge, products the import of which is prohibited by decisions of the European Commission taken pursuant to Article 18 of Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives…
The measures taken by the European Commission pursuant to Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety and Article 13 of Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December…
The producer shall provide the consumer with useful information enabling him to assess and guard against the risks inherent in a product during its normal or reasonably foreseeable period of use, where such risks are not immediately apparent to the consumer without adequate warning. These provisions apply without prejudice to the other obligations mentioned in articles L. 421-3, L. 423-2, and L. 423-3.
The producer shall adopt measures which, taking into account the characteristics of the products he supplies, enable him:1° To keep himself informed of the risks that the products he markets may present;2° To take the necessary action to control these risks, including withdrawal from the market, adequate and effective warning of consumers and recall from consumers of products placed on the market.
When a producer or distributor is aware that products intended for consumers which it has placed on the market do not meet the requirements set out in article L. 421-3, it shall take the necessary action to prevent risks to consumers and immediately inform the competent administrative authorities. The procedures for this information are defined by order of the minister responsible for consumer affairs and the ministers concerned. The producer…
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Resources
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Useful links
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.
