Keywords: DGCCRF


40% of auto repair businesses in France flagged for pricing irregularities in DGCCRF inspection

Nearly 40% of automotive repair businesses inspected in France have been found to have irregularities related to pricing practices, according to a nationwide investigation by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF). The inspection campaign, carried out in......

France: Child-like sex doll intercepted by police in Bouches-du-Rhône

A sex doll resembling a preteen, sold by the Chinese online retailer Shein, was intercepted on Monday in a package destined for Bouc-Bel-Air in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. The recipient was arrested by the gendarmerie and taken into custody. An investigation has been opened by the Aix-en-Provence......

Health Alert: Concerns Rise Over Brazilian Hair Straightening Products in Morocco

French health authorities have raised alarm over the use of Brazilian hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid, a substance linked to acute kidney injury. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has urged consumers to avoid these products after......

Societe Generale Faces €4.5 Million Fine Over Deceptive Fees

France's financial fraud watchdog has taken action against banking giant Societe Generale, imposing a €4.5 million fine for engaging in deceptive practices that resulted in customers being unfairly charged fees. The penalties stem from an extensive investigation conducted by The General Directorate......