France

SAVOYE Fined €85,000 for Failure to Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Paris, February 13, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced a fine of €85,000 against SAVOYE, a company with SIRET number 33417099000116, for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations. The investigation, conducted by the French financial intelligence unit … Read more

IONIS Group Fined €20,000 for Data Protection Violations Paris, February 13, 2025 – The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has imposed a fine of €20,000 on the French higher education company IONIS Group – IONIS Schools of Technology and Management. The fine was the result of an investigation into the company’s video surveillance practices. The … Read more

DORAS Fined €144,000 for Misleading Practices Paris, February 13, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy has imposed a €144,000 fine on DORAS (SIRET number: 01585179300016) for misleading commercial practices. Misleading Claims An investigation by the French Competition, Consumption, and Fraud Repression Directorate (DGCCRF) found that DORAS had made misleading claims about the benefits of … Read more

€260,000 Fine Issued to BASF France Original Article Date: 2023-05-15 French authorities have imposed a hefty fine of €260,000 on BASF France, a subsidiary of the German chemical giant BASF SE, for violating the country’s competition law. Reason for the Fine: The fine was imposed for BASF France’s involvement in a cartel that engaged in … Read more

French Company URBASOLAR Fined €300,000 for Environmental Violations Paris, February 13, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has imposed a fine of €300,000 on URBASOLAR, a renewable energy company, for environmental violations. According to the ministry’s statement, URBASOLAR failed to comply with regulations related to the installation and operation of a solar … Read more

€383,000 Fine Imposed on SIGNIFY FRANCE for Misleading Commercial Practices Paris, February 13, 2025 – The French Competition Authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has imposed a fine of €383,000 on SIGNIFY FRANCE for engaging in misleading commercial practices. The investigation, initiated in 2023, focused on the company’s marketing of “energy-efficient” LED bulbs. The Competition Authority … Read more

STRICHER Fined €81,000 for Unfair Commercial Practices On February 13, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a fine of €81,000 imposed on STRICHER, a company with SIRET number 77574144000140. The fine was imposed for engaging in unfair commercial practices. Unfair Commercial Practices According to the ministry’s statement, STRICHER engaged in the following … Read more

Implementation of the Bisphenol A (BPA) Act On February 13, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the implementation of the Bisphenol A (BPA) Act. This act aims to protect consumers from the potential health risks associated with BPA exposure. What is Bisphenol A (BPA)? Bisphenol A is a chemical compound used in … Read more

Transaction Administrative Accepted by SAS FONCIA MARSEILLE Following Investigation by Competition, Consumer, and Fraud Investigators in Bouches-du-Rhône Paris, February 13, 2025 – The Directorate of Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Prevention (DDPP) of Bouches-du-Rhône has announced that SAS FONCIA MARSEILLE has accepted a transaction administrative (administrative settlement) following an investigation by competition regulators. The investigation … Read more

La Lettre de la DAJ Evolves! Published on economie.gouv.fr on February 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM The Lettre de la DAJ, the quarterly publication of the Directorate of Legal Affairs (DAJ), is undergoing a major evolution. From now on, it will be published monthly and will offer new content. A new publication schedule The Lettre … Read more