France hindering trade in products from other member states

摘要

By not respecting the principle of proportionality for processing aids and foodstuffs, whose preparation involved the use of processing aids from other member states where they are lawfully manufactured and/or marketed, France has failed to respect Community law, ruled the EU Court of Justice (Case C-333/08 European Commission/France).rnAccording to the Commission, which initiated proceedings for failure to fulfil an obligation, France has hindered intra-Community trade by establishing an authorisation scheme for these products originating from other EU countries. The ECJ agreed with the Commission.