The list of state organisations in charge of export control regulations.
United States:
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) – U.S. Department of Commerce
- Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) – U.S. Department of State
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) – U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) – U.S. Department of Defense
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) – Independent agency of the United States government
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Europe:
- European Union (EU) – The EU implements export controls through its Dual-Use Regulation and Common Position 2008/944/CFSP concerning arms export controls.
- Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – United Kingdom
- Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) – Germany
- Ministry of Defense (MOD) – France
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) – Finland
- Directorate General for International Trade and Investment – Spain
- The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) – Switzerland
- Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) – Sweden
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Ireland
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Netherlands
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Italy Note: Each EU Member State has its own national authority responsible for implementing and enforcing export control regulations.
Export Control Management
- Understanding Export Controls: Learn about the export laws and regulations applicable to your business.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential export control risks in your business operations.
- Developing a Management Plan: Create a plan outlining procedures for handling export control issues.
- Establish Control Measures: Implement measures to ensure compliance, such as classification systems and customer screening processes.
- Training: Educate your staff on export controls and your company’s compliance procedures.
- Monitoring and Auditing: Regularly check and audit your compliance with export controls.
- Reporting: Keep detailed records of your export transactions and compliance activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update your export control management process to ensure its effectiveness.