French beef federations fined for suspending imports

THE European Court of First Instance has confirmed a multi-million euro fine for the main French beef federations representing farmers and slaughterers.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2007 - 00:00

Stephen Cadogan

They were charged with setting a minimum purchase price for certain categories of beef, and suspending beef imports into France in 2001.

In 2003, the European Commission imposed fines totalling €16.68m.

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Courts Place: France Organisation: European Court of First Instance Organisation: European Commission Organisation: The Court of First Instance Organisation: Court of First Instance Organisation: COPA Organisation: Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations Organisation: French National Farmers’ Union Organisation: French Young Farmers Organisation: French government Organisation: Court of Justice Organisation: EU

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