Tag Archives: Export Control Organisation

UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) Revokes Six Open General Export Licences (OGELs)

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

UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) Amends Its Rules on Capital Punishment Goods

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

UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) Withdraws Iran End-User Concern List

In a notice to exporters from 22 March, the ECO announced that its Iran list has been withdrawn, owing to the substantial lifting of EU sanctions on Iran under the JCPOA nuclear deal signed in 2015.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

UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) Issues Two New Open General Export Licences (OGELs)

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
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