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Catch up with the latest news about strategic export controls including Notices to Exporters, changes or amendments to legislation, new guidance, new licences, updated documents, press notices, speeches and other items of interest.

 

 

1 December 2008The UK has now implemented the Export Control (Iran) (Amendment) Order 2008 following the adoption of new sanctions on Iran. See Notice to Exporters 2008/22 for direct link to the new legislation.
26 November 2008
As of 10 November 2008, the UK has reviewed its policy towards nuclear-related exports to India. Access information on exporting non-conventional and dual-use items to India and Pakistan. Details of the UK's policy on nuclear exports with India is available in Hansard at: Written Ministerial Statements - Monday 10 November 2008.

21 November 2008Exporter Training Bulletin - November edition is now available with details of ECO's training and seminar programme up to March 2009. View the document at:
Export control awareness bulletin 18Word document (144KB)
13 November 2008The European Union has adopted new sanctions on Iran. Further details are provided in Notice to Exporters 2008/21.
29 October 2008Report suspicious customs activities
Are you aware of any suspicious or illegal customs activity involving the export of military or dual-use goods? If you are, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) would appreciate any information you can provide. Contact HMRC's free and confidential Customs Hotline.
1 October 2008The new Open General Trade Control Licences (Category C Goods and Small Arms) are now available. See Notice to Exporters 2008/20 which provides further details and copies of the new licences.
4 September 2008Exporting to Iran? You will need to view the September 2008 version of the  "Iran List" - WMD End-Use Control: Licence Applications for Iran.
2 September 2008As of 1 October 2008 amendments will be made to the Open General Trade Control Licence (OGTCL) structure. View details of the changes by reading Notice to Exporters 2008/19.
28 August 2008All SIEL, SITCL, OIEL and OITCL licence holders should be aware of the permitted amendments to issued licences. In particular, as of 1st October any requests for changes to existing paper licences will result in exporters needing to re-apply via SPIRE. For details see Notice to Exporters 2008/18.
26 August 
2008		Just published - the latest August 2008 exporter training bulletin:
Export control awareness bulletin 17Word document (166KB)

22 August 2008The guidance on Compliance Visits Explained has been updated. This document outlines the work of Compliance Officers and what ECO expects from exporters. The guidance includes information on the suspension and revocation of OGLs
20 August 2008The Quarterly Report and Figures for January to March 2008 are now available. See the Export Licensing Statistics - 2008 to access both documents which detail licences issued, refused and revoked and licensing processing times and refusals by destination.
29 July 2008Update about sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo. See a new Notice to Exporters 2008/17 which outlines details of a new European Union Council Regulation and UK implementing legislation.
23 July 2008Be aware of the planned new content structure for ECO Webpages.
21 July 2008The Government has finalised its position on the Review of Export Control Legislation. View a copy of the:
Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): Government's further response to the public consultationPDF document (69KB)

See also further background including the impact assessment and consultation responses by accessing the Review pages.
18 July
2008		The Government's annual report on Strategic Export Controls for 2007 has just been published. The report includes information on licensing decisions made during 2007 as well as describing UK policy and international developments in export control regimes.The report is available on the FCO website.
14 July
2008		ECO are pleased to announce that we have just been announced as finalists in the prestigious CNET UK Business Technology Awards 2008.
Read more.
9 July
2008		New extra-territorial trade controls are being introduced on small arms, MANPADs and cluster munitions. These changes are due to be implemented on 1st October 2008 via amending legislation. See a summary of the proposed changes including a link to guidance information and a working copy of the new legislation in the Notice to Exporters 2008/15.
16 June
2008		A number of changes to Open General Licences (OGLs) will be in force from 20th June 2008 onwards. For details of these amendments see Notice to Exporters 2008/14.
3 June
2008		Updated versions of the Control Lists are now available.  Access the new:
UK military list. The UK military list of items that require export authorisationPDF document (356KB)
UK strategic export control lists. The consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisationPDF document (1526KB)

 

For more details see the UK Strategic Export Control Lists: Introduction and Notice to Exporters 200813.

16 May
2008		All exporters should be aware of the Secretary of State's power to suspend and revoke licences. The attached notice NTE200812 (along with the associated guidance note) explains the circumstances when open general licences (OGLs) may be suspended or revoked.

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