What is the ratio in Cassis de Dijon?

Products lawfully produced and marketed in one member state must be admitted to other member states unless restrictions can be justified by mandatory requirements and are proportionate.

What did the court decide in Cassis de Dijon?

The ECJ decided that German alcohol content requirements for fruit liqueurs were unjustified and violated free movement of goods, establishing the mutual recognition principle.

Why is Cassis de Dijon important for internal market law?

It established the fundamental mutual recognition principle and mandatory requirements doctrine, creating the legal framework for balancing free movement with legitimate national regulatory interests.

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