Meal vouchers: the Autorité de la concurrence issues an opinion to the government

Summary:

The Autoritu00e9 de la concurrence has issued an opinion to the French government on the meal voucher market. The opinion recommends making computerized meal vouchers compulsory, seeking a structural solution to redress the balance of power in the market, and introducing regulations adapted to the sector. The Autoritu00e9 considers that a pricing cap is not the most appropriate response, as it would not correct the malfunctions observed in the market and would have uncertain effects. Instead, it suggests introducing issuer accreditation and comprehensive advertising of accredited businesses, and obliging meal voucher issuers to display the equivalent of an overall effective rate.