Identifies common practices to be aware of when selling in this market, e.g., whether all sales material need to be in the local language.
Last Published: 8/5/2019
Selling your product or service in France is similar to selling it in the United States. Buying decisions are made based on quality, price, and after-sales service, however in France, language should be noted. Since August 1994, the "Loi Toubon" requires that all advertising, labeling, instructions, and promotional programs be in French, so we strongly recommend close contact with the Commercial and Agricultural sections in the Embassy, as well as arranging for local legal representation.

Key link: French legislation: Commercial Code
Alternatively, search the Commerce Department’s Market Research Library, available from: Market Intelligence under Country and Industry Market Reports.
 
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