In the meeting, the C pole of the Deets (Department of Economy, employment, work and solidarity), in charge of competition, consumption and the repression of fraud, imposed fines in 2025 for a total amount of more than 3 million euros , sharp increase compared to previous years.
A major retail brand was fined 1,050,000 euros for reprehensible commercial practices.. He was accused of having obtained advantages from his suppliers without compensation., indicates this annual report presented in July. The sanctions break down into 1,085,365 euros in fines and criminal seizures and 2,198,460 euros in administrative fines.. 1,223 companies were inspected, 139 product samples taken, and 754 measuring instruments verified. Checks led to 226 warnings, 129 administrative injunctions, 99 minutes, as well as the seizure of 21 non-compliant measuring instruments.
