On 5 April 2017, the ECO revoked the following OGELs, including: Exports of military goods, software and technology (new OGEL for Military Goods, Software and Technology) Exports under the US-UK Defence Trade Co-operation treaty (new OGEL for Exports under the US-UK Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty) Exports of military goods, software or technology to a government … Continue Reading
In a notice to exporters from 15 March, the ECO announced that it amended its rules concerning the export of goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, implementing the EU’s new export control rules from November 2016. The list of these goods can be … Continue Reading
In a notice to exporters from 22 March, the ECO announced that its Iran list has been withdrawn, owing to the substantial lifting of EU sanctions on Iran under the JCPOA nuclear deal signed in 2015. The list was designed to provide information relating to certain entities, companies and organization in Iran for exporters concerned … Continue Reading
As part of the ECO’s effort to move end-user undertakings from a paper-based system to a digital one, the ECO is asking all exporters if they have any overseas customers that are end-users of their products that would be willing to help the ECO shape the other side of the end-user undertaking procedure. The ECO … Continue Reading
Exporters with these licences will now be able to export unpopulated printed circuit boards and wiring harnesses, connectors and fasteners and related components for military and dual-use goods. Exports to several countries, including Russia, Iran, North Korea and China, are not covered. However, both licences will still attract the standard OGEL obligations; exporters must register to use the licences, … Continue Reading
