April 3, 2026CEPC

How to Refer a Commercial Practice to the CEPC: Procedure and What to Expect

The CEPC can be approached by a wide range of actors — government ministers, the competition authority, any aggrieved producer, supplier or reseller, and any le

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April 3, 2026CEPC

CEPC Opinions and Recommendations: Legal Force, Publication, and Strategic Use

The CEPC produces two distinct types of output: opinions that assess whether a specific commercial practice conforms with the law, and recommendations that prom

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April 3, 2026CEPC

What Is the CEPC? France’s Commercial Practices Commission Explained

The Commission d’examen des pratiques commerciales is a little-known but practically significant institution in French B2B commercial law. Created in 2001, it i

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April 3, 2026CEPC

The CEPC’s Composition and How It Works: Independence, Secrecy, and Governance

The credibility of any advisory institution rests on the quality and independence of its members, the robustness of its confidentiality framework, and the rigou

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