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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Definitions

Article R4431-1

For the purposes of this Title, the physical parameters used as risk indicators are defined as follows: 1° The peak sound pressure level is the level of the maximum value of the instantaneous sound pr…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions

Article R3512-1

A clearly identifiable odour or taste, other than that of tobacco, originating from an additive or combination of additives, and which is identifiable before or during consumption of the tobacco produ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Alert

Article R4002-1

…g the receipt and dispatch of alerts concerning healthcare professionals as provided for in Article L. 4002-1; 2° The list of authorities competent to issue and receive these alerts.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Elections

Article R4122-1

Elections to the National Council shall take place under the conditions laid down in Chapter V of this Title. Voting shall take place by post or, where the National Council has so decided pursuant to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Tasks

Article R4641-1

The Conseil d'Orientation des Conditions de Travail (Working Conditions Advisory Council) reports to the Minister for Labour. I.-It participates in the development of public policy guidelines in the f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Tasks

Article R4641-15

…guidelines for health and safety at work and the improvement of working conditions at regional level. A regional occupational health and prevention committee is set up within the committee. Its role…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Tasks

Article R4641-18

…Working Conditions: 1° Participates in the preparation and updating of regional diagnoses relating to working conditions and the prevention of occupational risks; 2° Participates in the preparation a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Accreditations.

Article R4724-1

…issued by the French Accreditation Committee or by any other accreditation body designated pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution

Article R4381-12

Approval is refused if the application does not comply with the conditions set out in article R. 4381-10 or if the articles of association do not comply with the legislative and regulatory provisions…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution

Article R4381-13

…on or legal entity listed in 1° and 5° of article 5 of law no. 90-1258 of 31 December 1990 relating to the practice of the liberal professions in the form of companies may only hold interests in two c…

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