Tag: Request for Information by Letter

  • Sending the requests for information

    Sending the requests for informationRequests for information are normally signed by or on behalf of the Head of Unit or casemanager.More about Sending the requests for informationIt is advisable to send the request by fax or e-mail, if channels of communication with the addressee h…

  • Simple requests for information

    Drafting simple requests for informationA simple request for information (Art 18 (2)) contains a cover letter and generally four/five annexes.More about Simple requests for informationThe cover letter states the legal basis and the purpose of the request. It fixes the time-limit wi…

  • Requests for extension

    Reminders and requests for extensionIf so requested by the addressee, an extension of the time-limit may be granted. The addressee should provide the reasons for the request for the extension of the time-limit, sufficiently in advance to the expiry of the time limit, in writing (letter or e…

  • Privilege against self-incrimination

    Privilege against self-incriminationThe questions should be framed so they do not solicit self-incriminatory replies.More about Privilege against self-incriminationWhere the addressee of a request for information pursuant to Article 18(2) Reg. 1/2003 refuses to reply to a question …

  • Request for Information to Addressees located outside the EU

    Addressees located outside the EURequests can be sent to undertakings and associations of undertakings in an EFTA country that is member of the European Economic Area (EEA), i.e. Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein (but not including Switzerland). Such request can be drafted in the same way as r…

  • Request for Information to Addressees inside the EEA

    Addressees inside the EEAArticle 18(1) empowers the Commission to request information from undertakings and associations of undertakings. Requests can be sent to any undertaking or association of undertakings. This includes not only the undertakings or associations of undertakings subject t…

  • Information Requested

    Information which can be requestedPursuant to Article 18, the Commission may require undertakings and associations of undertakings to provide all necessary information. Information is necessary if it might enable the Commission to verify the existence of the alleged infringement referred to…

  • Languages in Request for Information

    LanguagesPursuant to Article 3(1) of Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community5, addressees of requests for information are entitled to receive them in one of the languages of the Member States where they are located. As…

  • Follow-up of requests for information

    Follow-up of requests for informationThe Commission services may provide NCAs with copies of replies to a request for information, but the provisions of Article 11(2) of Regulation No 1/2003 are not regarded as containing any obligation in this respect. If the undertaking concerned has clai…

  • Incorrect replies to the request for information

    Incorrect or misleading replies to the request for informationFines may be imposed according to Article 23 (1)(a) by decision on undertakings and associations of undertakings where, intentionally or negligently they supply incorrect or misleading information in response to a simple request …