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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Taking a sample

Article R512-22

3° Name and signature of the analyst; > Sealed samples are kept by the laboratory. Sealed samples are kept by the laboratory.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Taking a sample

Article R512-23

…crobiological testing is concerned, only one sample is taken.The sample is kept and sent to the competent State laboratory for microbiological research under conditions, in particular temperature, tha…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Inspection of products before release for free circulation

Article R512-27

…to which the authorised agent reports informs the sample holder of the results of the sample analysis. If the analysis establishes that the sample does not comply with the regulations, the holder is i…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Obligation to register.

Article R512-4

…es of intermediary in which they operate. To this end, they must compile a file showing that they meet the conditions for access to the activities in question. The content of this file is set by order…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Disputes

Article L512-1

…protective measure if it appears that the conditions prescribed by article L. 511-1 have not been met. At the request of the debtor, the court may replace the protective measure initially taken with…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article L512-15

For the purposes of investigating and establishing misleading commercial practices, the authorised agents may require the party responsible for the practice to make available to them or to provide the…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Other conditions of access and practice.

Article R512-7

Any person who has under his authority employees referred to in 5° of I of article R. 511-2 is required to ensure that they meet the conditions of good repute and competence set out in this section wh…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article L512-10

…on the spot or when summoned, any information, justification or document necessary for the controls. The authorised agents pursuant to article L. 511-3 may, on being summoned or on site, hear any pe…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Promissory notes.

Article L512-1

…note is subscribed; 7° The signature of the person issuing the security referred to as the subscriber. II. - A promissory note whose maturity is not indicated is deemed to be payable at sight. III. -…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Obligation to register.

Article L512-1

…tered in a single register of intermediaries, which is freely accessible to the public. A Conseil d'Etat decree specifies the conditions for registration in this register and determines the informatio…

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