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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Declaration of subcontracting after notification of the public contract

Article R2193-4

Acceptance of the subcontractor and approval of the terms of payment are evidenced by the signature of the special subcontracting agreement. If the purchaser remains silent for twenty-one days from re…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Access to personal health information.

Article R1111-4

Where the presence of a third party during consultation of certain information is recommended by the doctor who drew it up or who holds it, this information is communicated as soon as the applicant ha…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Vigilance.

Article R1123-47

The competent authority defined in Article L. 1123-12 implements the vigilance system relating to research involving the human person. Where necessary, it shall take appropriate measures to ensure the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Vigilance.

Article R1123-49

…fies the sponsor without delay from the day on which he becomes aware of all serious adverse events and all adverse reactions and serious incidents occurring in the course of research mentioned in 1°…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Vigilance.

Article R1123-48

…oduits de santé ensures that all suspected serious unexpected adverse reactions occurring in France and brought to his attention are recorded and entered into the European database set up by the Europ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Vigilance.

Article R1123-45

The provisions of this section apply without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 1221-22 to R. 1221-52 relating to haemovigilance.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Operation (R).

Article R1221-4

Within one month of its establishment, the National Council shall draw up its rules of procedure.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exemption authorisation for young people undergoing vocational training

Article R4153-44

The declaration provided for in article R. 4153-41 is renewed every three years.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exemption authorisation for young people undergoing vocational training

Article R4153-43

If the information referred to in 3° or 5° of Article R. 4153-41 changes, this information is made available to the Labour Inspection inspector.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: EC type-examination.

Article R5211-41

…ical documentation enabling the design, manufacture, particularly where sterilization is concerned, and performance of the device to be understood. The manufacturer shall also make a type available to…

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