Export rules and regulations in the EU

Are you aware of the crucial rules for successful exporting? Thanks to globalization, we live in a world filled with international trade. While this is a great development, it is extremely important to be aware of the extensive export control rules and regulations. If you do not adhere to these export rules, you risk high fines and penalties. In this article we will delve into some European Union (EU) export rules for organizations exporting from or to the EU. Are you looking for more information and services surrounding export rules and regulations? Export Control Group can help you.

What are export rules?

Export rules are regulations and laws surrounding the export of goods from one country to another. These are put in place to make sure that all activities surrounding export are in compliance with national and international laws, maintain national security and protect sensitive technologies and information. On top of that, they aim to prevent illegal activities around the export of products. This is especially the case with military goods and dual-use technologies: items with both civilian and military applications.

EU export control rules

The European Union (EU) controls the export of dual-use and military items. These regulations require businesses within the EU to require export control licenses for the export of these goods outside of the EU. The authorities within the European Dual-Use Regulation establish several components:

  • The list of controlled items;
  • Criteria for granting licenses;
  • General export authorization for certain goods to specific destinations.

 

Military goods are controlled through the Common Position on Arms Export. This system guides EU member states on policies for arms transfers. In both agreements, human rights, internal conflicts, and regional stability are crucial within the decision-making of authorities.

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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

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

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

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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.

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

The new EU Dual-Use Regulation

On 9 September 2021 the New EU Dual-Use Regulation came into force. This regulation governs the export of dual-use goods (items with both civilian and military applications). It was put in place to strengthen the control the EU has over sensitive goods and technologies. This happened in the light of upcoming challenges surrounding cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and human rights concerns that followed these developments. Import features of the regulation include:

  • An expanded range of controlled items
  • New controls in the field of AI and cybersecurity
  • Stricter export control rules
  • More responsibility on companies and member states

Work together with experts in export rules

As you can tell, export rules and regulations are always subject to change. Especially since new technologies are rapidly introduced and implemented. This makes the risk of your company being unaware of export control violations much bigger, since it is difficult to keep track of everything. Export Control Group can help you. Our experts have years of experience within the field of export control and know exactly what you need to do to comply with all relevant regulations. Whether you want to assist your employees by educating them through our online internal compliance program ICP365, want to know the state of your compliance using the SCAN365 or outsource your export control compliance entirely: we take the work and risk out of your hands. Contact us today using the form below!

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