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Showing 551560 of 34678 articles for Art. CE 27-3-2020 n° 428234

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: EC type-examination

Article R4313-27

Where the notified body has its registered office in France, the correspondence relating to the EC type-examination application and the technical file are drawn up in French or in an official language…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Lifting loads

Article R4324-27

If work equipment used for lifting is not intended for lifting people and there is a possibility of confusion, appropriate signs must be affixed in a visible position.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Periodic inspections

Article R4323-27

The safety register and reports may be kept and stored on any medium under the conditions set out in Article L. 8113-6.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Special provisions applicable to magnetic resonance imaging equipment intended for patient care in the health sector or for research in this field, governing the exceeding of exposure limit values relating to effects on health

Article R4453-27

Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in sections 1 to 8 of this chapter, with the exception of Article R. 4453-16, the provisions of this section apply to the installation, testing, use, deve…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-27

The slopes and crests of the walls are cleared of any elements that could pose a fall hazard.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information on tobacco product packaging

Article R3512-27

…the Minister for Health, inside the unit packet and outer packaging, instead of on an external surface.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to practise for holders of evidence of formal qualifications as a dental surgeon obtained in the province of Quebec

Article D4111-27

After obtaining authorisation to practise the profession of dental surgeon, holders of evidence of formal qualifications obtained in the province of Quebec must apply for registration on the roll with…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-27

Doctors specialising in medical biology may not associate with doctors practising in other disciplines.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of doctors.

Article R4127-27

It is forbidden for a doctor who holds an elected office or an administrative position to use it to increase his clientele.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Hearing and deliberation

Article R4126-27

Decisions are taken by the panel, by a majority of votes, in the absence of the parties. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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