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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-3

A declaration of first use is also sent to the labour inspection officer, at least thirty days before their first use, for biological agents not yet classified within the meaning of article R. 4421-4,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Risk assessment

Article R4423-2

…that relating to infections likely to be contracted by workers as a result of their professional activity and that concerning the allergenic and toxic effects which may result from exposure to biologi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-2

The declaration of the first use of biological pathogens must include : 1° The name and registered office of the company and the address of the establishment; 2° The name and address of the occupation…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-1

The first use of biological pathogens must be declared to the Labour Inspectorate at least thirty days before the work begins.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R4421-1

The provisions of this Title are applicable in establishments in which the nature of the activity may lead to workers being exposed to biological agents. However, the provisions of articles R. 4424-2,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-5

The declaration of first use is renewed whenever a significant change in processes or procedures renders it obsolete.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R4421-2

For the purposes of this Title, the following definitions shall apply 1° Biological agents: micro-organisms, including genetically modified micro-organisms, cell cultures and human endoparasites capab…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R4421-3

…e in humans and constitute a danger to workers. Their spread in the community is unlikely and effective prophylaxis or treatment is generally available; 3° Group 3 includes biological agents which can…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-4

The declaration of first use is not compulsory for laboratories carrying out medical biology analyses. They are only required to declare their intention to provide a diagnostic service for group 4 bio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition of departmental councils.

Article R4142-3

…the renewal by half every three years of the departmental council, the members of this council are divided into two groups, each comprising two pairs of full members and two pairs of deputy members.

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