DGCCRF

The Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes (DGCCRF), often referred to as the Répression des fraudes, is a French government agency responsible for competition, consumer protection, and fraud prevention. It operates under the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry. The DGCCRF is currently newsworthy due to recent findings regarding the safety and compliance of small packages, particularly those from online retailers like Shein and Temu. A recent announcement by Minister Serge Papin revealed that a significant percentage (45%) of small packages inspected by the DGCCRF were deemed dangerous, and 70% failed to meet European quality and regulatory standards. This highlights the agency's ongoing efforts to monitor imported goods and protect consumers from potentially harmful products. The DGCCRF's work is crucial for maintaining fair trade practices and ensuring the safety of products available to consumers in France and the European Union.