Right of firms to cold call homes in France under debate It comes as a poll finds that 97% of people are opposed to the current ‘presumed consent’ system
Tips to avoid cold calls in France - and what to say if you get one Be aware of marketing numbers and rules around nuisance calls
Stop lit-up advert screens and private jets, urge French campaigners A new decree states that advertising screens must be turned off between the hours of 01:00 and 06:00 but environmental organisations say this is not enough
news 15 areas of France stop getting letterbox flyers unless locals opt in The measure will be trialled for three years and may then be extended across the country
New crackdown on nuisance cold calls to homes in France From April 1, callers selling contracts will need to get explicit consent to continue at the start of the call. We explain what else the anti-harassment rules will change
French associations launch petition to ban cold calls Consumer associations in France have launched a petition calling for a ban on cold marketing calls - with more than 80,000 signatures collected in less than 24 hours.
Food brands in France ‘hiding’ palm oil as ingredient Palm oil is being “hidden” in traditional products in French supermarkets, with “clever marketing” designed to mislead consumers, a food NGO has found.
Sellers appreciate high standard of property marketing Sponsored feature: Adrian and Jacqui Bunn run ARB French Property, a website which specialises in the marketing of private for sale homes.