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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Loans denominated in a currency other than the euro

Article R313-32

Once the loan has been concluded, the creditor shall regularly warn the borrower, on paper or on another durable medium, at least when the value of the total outstanding amount payable by the borrower…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Performance of the contract

Article R341-6

A failure by the lender to comply with the formalities prescribed in article L. 312-32 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information on the presence of substances or products causing allergies or intolerances

Article R412-15

The information mentioned in article R. 412-12 is not required when the meal is provided when, in the context of collective catering, a device allows a consumer to indicate, before any consumption, th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R412-17

…ated, the terms of application authorised by the European regulations mentioned in this section are defined by joint orders of the Minister responsible for consumer affairs and the ministers concerned…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Alcoholic beverages

Article R412-21

The enforcement measures provided for in Article L. 412-1 :1° The provisions of Articles 1 to 7,9 to 18,21,22,29,36,38,45 and 48 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Counc…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: Formation of the credit agreement

Article R313-23

When the borrower wishes to make use of the option to substitute the insurance contract provided for in article L. 313-30 before the loan offer mentioned in article L. 313-24 is issued, the lender and…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Overall effective rate

Article R314-7

…where the annual percentage rate of charge is calculated before they are used, the calculation is made using the method defined by the formula set out in the appendix to this code and referred to in a…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Information mentioned in the contract

Article R341-5

A failure by the lender to comply with the formalities prescribed in articles L. 312-28 and L. 312-29 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Revolving credit

Article R341-14

If the lender delivers a contract that does not comply with the provisions of articles L. 312-64 and L. 312-65 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Performance of the credit agreement

Article R341-23

A failure by the lender or credit intermediary to comply with the obligations relating to informing the borrower in the event of a change in the borrowing rate set out in Article L. 313-46 is punishab…

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