Dual-Use Controls
Regulatory frameworks governing the export, brokering, transit, and transfer of dual-use items—goods, software, and technology that can be used for both civil and military applications, including cyber-surveillance technologies—to prevent proliferation and ensure security.
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Bulgaria Consults on Draft Decree Adopting Import-Control Lists for Defence-Related Products and Dual-Use Items
Bulgaria is consulting on updated control lists for defense and dual-use items to align with EU standards, with implementation planned for June 2026. Impacted businesses must re-evaluate product classifications to ensure continued compliance with licensing and registration obligations for cross-border trade.
BulgariaUK Updates Russia Sanctions General Trade Licence For Sectoral Business Enterprise Software And Technology
The UK has extended the General Trade Licence for business enterprise software under Russia sanctions, maintaining a compliance pathway through 30 October 2026. Firms must strictly adhere to registration and legacy contract requirements to avoid individual licensing burdens while managing software access for Russian subsidiaries.
United KingdomUS H.R. 8169: Expedited Consideration of Entity List Changes
US House Bill 8169 proposes to expedite congressional review for modifications to the Entity List, streamlining the process for adding or removing trade-restricted entities. This shift toward faster regulatory action increases the need for dynamic supply chain screening and heightens the risk of sudden disruptions to international trade partnerships.
United StatesUS BIS Renews Temporary Denial of Export Privileges for Aviastar-TU
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has renewed the temporary denial of export privileges for Russian cargo airline Aviastar-TU for an additional year, effective March 31, 2026. Companies must maintain strict screening protocols to ensure no EAR-controlled items are provided to the denied entity, as violations carry significant enforcement and reputational risks.
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RussiaSwitzerland and Ukraine Conclude Reconstruction Cooperation Agreement
Switzerland and Ukraine have formalized a bilateral reconstruction agreement (FF 2026 798) to finance Swiss-led projects in critical infrastructure and manufacturing through 2036. Eligible Swiss firms gain a dedicated, state-financed procurement channel that mandates strict adherence to export controls, anti-corruption, and sustainability standards as core contract conditions.
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UkraineEU Council Adopts Decision 2026/762 Updating Iran Sanctions for Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821
The EU has updated Iran sanctions to align dual-use item controls with the current Regulation (EU) 2021/821, effective April 1, 2026. Exporters must ensure trade compliance and screening protocols are updated to the current Annex I list to prevent sanctions violations and supply chain disruption.
European UnionEU Council Amends Iran Sanctions Annexes On Dual-Use, Petrochemical And LNG Goods
The EU has updated the lists of restricted dual-use, petrochemical, and energy-related goods under the Iran sanctions regime, effective April 2026. Businesses must immediately refresh trade compliance screening and licensing protocols for chemicals, LNG, and industrial equipment to align with the revised Annexes.
European UnionUK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) Changes OIEL Amendment Request Process
The UK ECJU has restricted Open Individual Export Licence (OIEL) amendments to administrative updates, effective March 2026. Substantive changes to goods or destinations now require full new applications, increasing the administrative burden and lead times for expanding export operations.
United KingdomFrance National Assembly Tables Bill No. 2600 On Screening Of Foreign Investments In Strategic Sectors
France introduced Bill No. 2600 in March 2026 to significantly broaden the screening of foreign investments in strategic sectors, including energy, health, and critical raw materials. This proposal signals a shift toward stricter oversight of cross-border M&A, with potential mandates for R&D localization and patent protection to safeguard national economic sovereignty.
FranceNorway Implements EU 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia
Norway has implemented the EU’s 19th sanctions package, imposing immediate and phased restrictions on Russian LNG, chemicals, electronics, and industrial goods. Impacted firms must urgently audit supply chains and update compliance screening to address expanded export bans and new prohibitions on energy-related services.
NorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Parliament Adopts Global Gateway Resolution on Transparency and Strategic Investments
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution demanding stricter transparency, security screening, and strategic focus on critical raw materials for the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. This signals a shift toward more rigorous ESG due diligence and restricted procurement for EU-funded international infrastructure and supply chain projects.
European UnionEuropean Parliament SEDE Amendments on Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Health Emergency Preparedness
The European Parliament is advancing amendments to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism to strengthen CBRN threat response and centralized stockpiling of medical countermeasures. Manufacturers of dual-use equipment and medical supplies should anticipate increased EU-level procurement coordination and potential capacity pre-registration requirements.
European UnionVietnam MOIT Calls for 2026 Annual Declarations for Schedule Chemicals, DOC and DOC-PSF
Vietnam has issued a formal call for 2026 annual declarations for Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) schedule chemicals and discrete organic chemicals (DOC/DOC-PSF). Companies must verify operational thresholds and submit detailed activity reports to ensure continued compliance with dual-use chemical controls and market access requirements.
VietnamUK Updates Sudan Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Regime Summary
The UK government updated its Sudan sanctions guidance in March 2026, providing a consolidated summary of asset freezes, trade prohibitions, and director disqualifications. Companies with financial or trade links to Sudan should review their due diligence processes to ensure compliance with restrictions on military goods and designated entities.
United KingdomUK Updates Chemical Weapons Sanctions Guidance Summary
The UK government has updated its statutory guidance for the Chemical Weapons Sanctions regime, clarifying that restrictions are strictly person-based rather than product-based. Businesses should focus compliance efforts on screening designated entities and individuals for asset freezes and financial prohibitions, as no direct trade sanctions on goods or services currently apply under this specific regime.
United KingdomUK Adds Summary of Somalia Sanctions Scope and Prohibitions to Statutory Guidance
The UK government updated its Somalia sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a consolidated summary of trade, financial, and maritime prohibitions. While no new obligations are created, the streamlined guidance enhances compliance visibility for exporters of military and dual-use goods to conflict-affected regions.
United KingdomUK Updates Statutory Guidance On Iran Nuclear Sanctions Regime
The UK government updated statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime in March 2026, clarifying prohibitions on trade, finance, and technical services. Businesses must ensure rigorous supply chain screening for restricted materials, including graphite and uranium, to mitigate criminal liability and civil enforcement risks.
United KingdomUK Updates Lebanon Sanctions Statutory Guidance Summary
The UK government updated its Lebanon sanctions guidance in March 2026 to clarify the scope of trade prohibitions on military goods and technology. While the underlying legal obligations remain unchanged, businesses must ensure their trade compliance and reporting frameworks account for these specific military-related restrictions.
United KingdomJapan (METI) Amends Export Trade Control Order Radioactive Isotope List
Japan’s METI has updated the list of radioactive isotopes subject to export licensing under the Export Trade Control Order as of March 2026. Exporters must immediately verify their inventory against the revised list to ensure compliance with updated dual-use and trade security controls.
JapanSweden Issues National Guidelines for Responsible Internationalisation and Research Security
Sweden has published national guidelines for "responsible internationalisation," establishing a framework to manage security risks in international research and innovation collaborations. Organizations must align internal R&D governance with these guidelines, ensuring rigorous screening of foreign partners against export control, FDI, and national security requirements.
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