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The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Guidance explaining the export of controlled goods.
Reports and data on export control licensing compiled by the export control organisation.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Actions companies need to take to export nuclear-related items.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Assess your goods, software and technology to determine whether or not they are controlled and require a licence to export.
Guidance for exporting nuclear equipment, material and technology that appears on what is known as the 'Trigger List'.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
How end-use controls apply to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) related goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.
Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.
Annual overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and licensing regime.
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