In July 2024 France started the obligation of informing consumers about the reduction or increase in the prices of products whose quantity has decreased.
This means that it is mandatory to inform consumers about the upward trend in the prices of products that have suffered a decrease in quantity.
This information must be provided by distributors of consumer products in large and medium-sized stores, in the immediate vicinity of the products concerned. A notice must be displayed near the product when its quantity decreases and its price remains unchanged or increases.
The following statement must be indicated: “For this product, the quantity sold has increased from X to Y units and its price per unit has increased by … % or … €.”
This information must be present for two months following the date of marketing of the industrial food and non-food products concerned (e.g. bottles of soda, packets of rice, laundry detergent or canned goods), whether they are national brand products or distributor brands.
These provisions do not apply to pre-packaged foodstuffs whose quantity may vary during preparation (e.g. delicatessen section) and foodstuffs sold in bulk.
If you need more information reach out to JB Fiscal Consulting in order to get and/or to remain compliant.