The DGCCRF performs numerous functions in three main areas: regulation of market competition, consumer protection and consumer safety. Regarding market regulation, the DGCCRF monitors and participates in the detection of cartels and abuses of dominance thanks to its territorial coverage. In this framework, the DGCCRF regularly sends the Autorité evidence and investigation reports. Depending on the scope of the practices (local, national or EU), size of the companies, case interest and its workload, the Autorité either carries out investigations itself or leaves them to the DGCCRF. The DGCCRF may also provide assistance to the Autorité with dawn raids. In addition, the DGCCRF is empowered to look after the repression of anticompetitive practices committed by undertakings with a turnover below a certain threshold. Besides competition law, the DGCCRF has jurisdiction in unfair commercial practices and restrictive competitive practices.