Consult an export control advisor and avoid export control violation risks

The list of rules, regulations and sanctions surrounding the export of goods, services and technology is endless. It grows with every country or continent that you add as a destination. If you are unfamiliar with this area of expertise, you might be unaware of the major consequences that could follow even a single violation. This might even be the result of an unfortunate incorrect interpretation. An export advisor has expert knowledge of this extensive area and can give you crucial export control advice and training to avoid (unconscious) violations.

What does an export control advisor do?

An export advisor is a professional that provides advice to support organizations within the area of export control. Exporting goods, services or technologies to foreign countries is controlled and sometimes limited by government regulations. These are put in place to maintain national security, protect sensitive information and prevent the distribution of dangerous items. An advisor is an expert within this field and can help you navigate this complicated world filled with complex legislation and mitigate export control risks.

What are the advantages of consulting an export control advisor?

Outsourcing an expert in export control regulations might seem excessive. Especially if your organization wants to cut costs as much as possible. However, an export advisor might save you a lot of money in the long run. Read all advantages down below.

  1. Avoid the risk of high fines and penalties 
    While hiring an expert for export control advice is an extra investment, it is also a way to avoid high fines and penalties. Navigating this complex and dynamic world is a lot of work, and if you are not an expert, the risk of violations is big and has major consequences. Violations of export regulations and sanctions could lead to huge fines for your organization, even if the violation was unconscious and unintentional. On top of that, a government could penalize your company and might even take away your export rights.
  2. Keep up with legislative changes and updates
    The world of export control rules and regulations is always changing. Governments are always working on their national safety and are therefore always updating their legislation. While your export activities might have been compliant at one point, you might have missed relevant changes. An expert in the field always knows exactly what is going on and can make sure your company is still complying to all relevant rules and regulations.
  3. Train your employees
    Investing in the right training of your colleagues and employees is a good way to reduce the risks of export control violations. If they know the risks and work with the right risk management procedures,

Our solution pillars

We offer a unique Export Control & Compliance program, called the “A4 approach”. The A4 aproach, combines solid compliance structure with Lean Six Sigma / Lean Thinking techniques. Why? Because it is simple, easy to understand and a perfect base to find the compliance starting point withing your organization

Aware

Most companies are not aware of sanctions & export control regulations. We create awareness by straight forward, to-the-point training.

Assess

What is the maturity of your sanction & export control compliance? We have developed a lean compliance assesment tool called SCAN365.

Adapt

Now you’re aware of the gaps in your compliance process, fixing them is the next challenge. Translating the gaps in your processes into solid solutions.

Assist

Outside assistance and coaching will keep you sharp. Because you can’t know everything in the volatile domains of sanctions & export controls.

Export control officer as a service™

Hiring specialist knowledge and implementing their advice is an important step to avoid high fines and penalties as a result of export control violations. That is why we at Export Control Group set up the Export control officer as a service™. This service provides you with professional export advice and gives you access to a lot of relevant information and training sources.

  • Expert knowledge
  • Assistance where you most need it
  • Including access to ICP365

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Export Control Group International has extensive experience within the field of export control and operates in many different sectors. Whether you are a small or big business, knowledge of export control rules and regulations is essential. Do not hesitate to request an introduction.

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