By Yasmine EDDAM
30 April 2025
The compliance of measuring instruments with legal requirements is a major issue for companies and professionals. Beyond the technical aspect, this question has significant legal and economic implications. The legislator, aware of the importance of guaranteeing the accuracy of measurements for the fairness of commercial transactions and the protection of consumers, has put in place a substantial repressive arsenal. Penalties for non-compliance can be administrative, criminal or civil, and they can be combined. Understanding these penalties is essential for any professional who uses measuring instruments in their business. Legal framework for penalties Applicable texts (Penal Code, Consumer Code) The penalties applicable to measuring instruments are based on several complementary texts, forming a coherent legal network. Firstly, article 43 of decree no. 2001-387 of 3 May 2001 on the control of measuring instruments...
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