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ARTICLE · 23 JUNE 2022

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French Competition Authority Publishes New Framework Document On Compliance Programs

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On May 24, 2022, the French Competition Authority published a new Framework Document on the benefits of compliance programs and the conditions for their effectiveness.

FranceAntitrust/Competition Law
Thomas Oster
Thomas Oster
Claire Burlin
Claire Burlin
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On May 24, 2022, the French Competition Authority published a new Framework Document on the benefits of compliance programs and the conditions for their effectiveness.

Main benefits of compliance programs

This new Framework Document highlights three main benefits of compliance programs:

  • Preventing financial and reputational risks;

  • Increasing the ease of detection of violations to achieve compliance; and

  • Contribution to the establishment of free and undistorted competition.

Key points to ensure the effectiveness of compliance programs

The French Competition Authority explains that the following 7 key points help ensure the success of compliance programs:

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