What to check in your case
Identify the product, establishment and duty said to have been breached. You may ask to be heard, submit documents and name up to five witnesses. If a penalty has already been imposed, Article 69 allows 30 days from service to bring a court appeal. Address the written appeal, including grounds and conclusions, to the competent court and file it with the authority that imposed the penalty. Distinguish subsequent corrective steps from the records showing conditions on inspection day.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Notice or decision, inspection annexes and proof of service
- Photographs, labels, invoices or records concerning the specific allegation
- Records of business size and evidence of corrective action
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.