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.

French beef federations fined for suspending imports

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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