By Le Figaro with AFP
Published on 02/01/2024 at 1:56 p.m., Updated on 02/01/2024 at 2:59 p.m.
“More than 500 contracts with their main suppliers will be controlled,” said the Minister of the Economy. BENOIT TESSIER / REUTERS
The Minister of the Economy also announced “more than 10,000 checks on the French origin of products”, which will target both distributors and manufacturers.
While non-compliance with the Egalim law – aimed at protecting farmers’ remuneration – is among the main grievances of farmers, the government is trying to show goodwill. “All the largest supermarket chains will be checked in the coming days, without exception”announced this Thursday the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire during a press conference to respond to agricultural anger.
“More than 500 contracts with their main suppliers will be monitored,” added the tenant of Bercy, who spoke following Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. And Bruno Le Maire added that “These controls will also concern distributor brand contracts.”
Manufacturers will not be left out, since they will also be controlled by the Fraud Repression Department (DGCCRF). “250 checks are already planned”specified Bruno Le Maire, who indicated that “four pre-injunction procedures” were launched on Tuesday. “These controls will apply to European purchasing centers”also said the Minister of the Economy.
Furthermore, he announced “more than 10,000 checks on the French origin of products” with sanctions that may “reach 10% of the turnover of manufacturers or distributors who have committed fraud”. «A product bearing a label of French origin or a tricolor flag must truly be of French origin. thundered the number two in the government.
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