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France Forms Interministerial Unit To Combat E-commerce Fraud

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The French government is creating an interministerial surveillance unit named Vigicomers to address systemic consumer health and safety risks on e-commerce platforms. A Bercy advisor stated that platforms are increasingly bypassing regulations, necessitating this new response. Approximately 30 people from various administrations, including the Directorate General of Customs, will be mobilized for the unit. The ministry described the results of recent tests as conclusive regarding widespread risks. Officials reported that nearly half of over 100,000 products tested showed non-compliance with safety standards. A Bercy advisor stated the move is intended to strengthen oversight of these platforms. The executive branch stated the unit aims to identify specific needs and improve the state's response to fraudulent activities.

The French government is creating an interministerial surveillance unit named Vigicomers to address systemic consumer health and safety risks on e-commerce platforms. A Bercy advisor stated that platforms are increasingly bypassing regulations, necessitating this new response. Approximately 30 people from various administrations, including the Directorate General of Customs, will be mobilized for the unit. The ministry described the results of recent tests as conclusive regarding widespread risks. Officials reported that nearly half of over 100,000 products tested showed non-compliance with safety standards. A Bercy advisor stated the move is intended to strengthen oversight of these platforms. The executive branch stated the unit aims to identify specific needs and improve the state's response to fraudulent activities. The French cabinet announced the creation of an interministerial unit dedicated to monitoring and fighting fraud on online sales platforms. The unit held its first meeting on Wednesday. The group will focus on developing labels and certifications to address the issue.

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e-commerce consumer protection Vigicomers

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France Info

“the government creates an interministerial surveillance unit named Vigicomers with about thirty people mobilized from different administrations like the Directorate General of Customs.”

France Info

“le gouvernement promet d'intensifier ses actions. Car pour le ministère, les résultats de ces tests sont sans appel, les risques pour la santé et la sécurité des consommateurs sont généralisés”

France Info

“le gouvernement crée une cellule de surveillance, un terme ministériel baptisé Vigicomers, avec une trentaine de personnes mobilisées venant de différentes administrations.”

France Info

“baptisé Vigicomers, avec une trentaine de personnes mobilisées venant de différentes administrations... ce qui permettra, selon l'exécutif, d'identifier les besoins de chacun et d'améliorer la riposte de l'État.”

Sud Radio

“une cellule interministre terriel baptisée... destinée à surveiller et lutter contre les déroutes des plateformes de vente en ligne, elle s'est réunie pour la première fois mercredi.”

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