ELECTRONICS: THOMSON SUSPECTED OF TV IMPORT FRAUD.

• Position: Brief Article

Thomson referred on June 14 to differences in the interpretation of the rules. This was the French entity's reaction to reports that OLAF has provided France with the outcome of an investigation into the TV set imports. "Thomson has always been and will continue to be very careful about complying with domestic and international rules. Differences in the interpretation of the highly complicated rules may occur and then have to be clarified on a case-by-case and completely transparent basis and in cooperation with the relevant administrations, according to the group.

An EU fact-finding mission was conducted in...