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Showing 16011610 of 49594 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 4-3-1998 n° 96-16.671

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Year-end account (R)

Article R2221-49

An inventory, the results of which are produced in support of the financial account, is drawn up at the end of the financial year in accordance with the principles of the general chart of accounts.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Work involving exposure to radiation

Article D4152-4

A pregnant woman exposed to ionising radiation who has declared her pregnancy shall be informed of the temporary assignment measures provided for in Article L. 1225-7 and of the protective provisions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-48

After assessing the system, the body shall notify its decision to approve or reject the quality system. The notified body's decision may be the subject of a complaint under the conditions laid down in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-47

For the assessment of the quality system of a machinery manufacturer, the notified body relies on a team of auditors which includes at least one member experienced in the assessment of machinery techn…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-43

The full quality assurance procedure is that by which a notified body assesses, approves and monitors the application of the quality system of a machinery manufacturer. To this end, the notified body…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-46

When assessing the quality system, the notified body shall consider that the elements of the quality system which comply with the relevant harmonized standard satisfy the corresponding requirements of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-45

To this end, all the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer are set out in systematic and rational documentation in the form of written measures, procedures and instructions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

In order to obtain approval of its quality system, the manufacturer must submit an application for assessment to a body, which must include : 1° The name and address of the manufacturer ; 2° the place…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-49

The notified body shall examine the proposed modifications and decide whether it continues to meet the provisions of Article R. 4313-45. The decision is notified and may be the subject of a complaint…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Checking when returned to service

Article R4451-43

The employer shall, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article R. 4451-42, check the work equipment when it is put back into service after any maintenance operation in order to ensure that…

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