Fine of €43,000 imposed on TRIGO France (SIRET number: 799 687 454 00022) On 17 February 2023, the French Competition Authority imposed a fine of €43,000 on TRIGO France, a company specializing in the sale and installation of charging stations for electric vehicles, for engaging in anti-competitive practices. The investigation conducted by the Autorité de … Read more
Fine of €64,000 imposed on S.A.S. COCA COLA MIDI (SIRET number: 433 663 770 00017) On February 27, 2023, the French Competition Authority imposed a fine of €64,000 on the company S.A.S. COCA COLA MIDI for anti-competitive practices. The company was found to have implemented a system of resale price maintenance (RPM) on its products, … Read more
CNIL imposes a €35,000 fine on COLRUYT DISTRIBUTION FRANCE for violating the provisions of the GDPR 1. Company identification Company: COLRUYT DISTRIBUTION FRANCE SIRET number: 789 139 789 00018 2. Facts On 28 November 2022, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) imposed an administrative fine of €35,000 on COLRUYT DISTRIBUTION FRANCE for violating the provisions … Read more
Fine of €57,000 imposed on the company EUROVIA BOURGOGNE FRANCHE COMTE (SIRET number: 348 899 295 00201) On July 5, 2023, the French Competition Authority imposed a fine of €57,000 on the company EUROVIA BOURGOGNE FRANCHE COMTE for having implemented anti-competitive commercial practices. The practices in question consisted in: submitting identical bids with several competitors … Read more
Case Overview: On November 18, 2022, the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty announced a fine of €11,000 against the company SOCIETE DE DISTRIBUTION GAZ ET EAUX (SDGE) for failing to comply with regulations related to consumer information. Company Information: Company Name: SOCIETE DE DISTRIBUTION GAZ ET EAUX (SDGE) SIRET Number: … Read more
300,000 € fine imposed on the company DESCOURS ET CABAUD Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne (SIRET number: 424 821 221 00282) The French Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €300,000 on the company DESCOURS ET CABAUD Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne for anti-competitive practices in the distribution of sanitary and heating equipment. The investigation revealed that the company had implemented a system … Read more
Fine of €111,000 imposed on S.A.S. QUINCAILLERIE SETIN (SIRET number: 393 472 279 00016) The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) has imposed a fine of €111,000 on S.A.S. QUINCAILLERIE SETIN for various unfair commercial practices. Following a complaint from a consumer, the DGCCRF carried out an investigation into the company’s practices. … Read more
Fine of €165,000 imposed on PEUGEOT MOTOCYCLES (SIRET number: 875 550 667 00013) The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has imposed a fine of €165,000 on the company PEUGEOT MOTOCYCLES for failing to comply with the provisions of the Consumer Code relating to the provision of commercial guarantees. An investigation carried … Read more
Guidelines for Supervising Promotions Introduction These guidelines are intended to provide businesses with a framework for developing and implementing promotional activities that comply with applicable laws and regulations. Definition of a Promotion A promotion is any commercial practice, whether or not tied to a sale, sale at a discount, or any other form of sale, … Read more
Letter from the Department of Legal Affairs (DAJ) – Liability of Public Managers: The Court of Auditors Orders a Fine for a Manager of Municipal Services Why is this news rapidly rising on economie.gouv.fr? This news is rapidly rising on economie.gouv.fr because it highlights the increasing scrutiny and accountability placed on public managers in France. … Read more