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Storm Nuria to hit France: Gales of up to 140 km/h forecast
The south and much of the south-west will be impacted
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100 more supermarkets in south of France are to rebrand to Carrefour
Stores impacted are small convenience shops in the centre of cities or smaller supermarkets in rural towns or villages
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Why facts of British couple’s deaths in south of France are slow to emerge
The investigation highlights stark differences in procedures between France, UK and US
Two in five sweets breach regulations
Confectioneries contain more additives and sugar than they should
Two in five of the sweets on sale in France do not conform to food and drink regulations on sugar, additives or acid.
In its most recent analysis, the government consumer watchdog DGCCRF found that 40% of sweets sold in France – mostly pic’n’mix gums and hard-boiled sweets do not conform to food and drink rules in place, especially those concerning additives and sugar.