The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued a $3.3 million civil penalty against Integra Technologies, following 95 confirmed violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The case highlights the growing expectations placed on companies operating in sensitive technology sectors and the strategic importance of maintaining a robust export compliance program. Unauthorized sales […]
The beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency marked a decisive shift in the United States’ approach to sanctions and export control. Through several Executive Orders and policy revisions, his administration significantly tightened restrictions affecting international trade, compliance programs, and export licensing procedures. 1. Cuba reinstated on the State Sponsors of Terrorism listOne of the administration’s early […]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has introduced two new ECCNs within the EAR, marking a significant shift in how sensitive biotechnology equipment is controlled. This update reflects the growing strategic importance of advanced bio-analytical tools and the need to limit their potential misuse in high-risk environments. What is changing Several categories of equipment […]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has introduced a new classification, ECCN 4E091, targeting the export of certain artificial intelligence model weights. These measures reflect a growing strategic priority for the United States: ensuring that the most advanced AI capabilities do not end up in environments where they could undermine national security or technological […]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is currently facing a period of significant disruption, creating uncertainty for exporters and compliance professionals worldwide. Over the past months, internal restructuring, unexpected personnel departures and shifting regulatory priorities have contributed to a climate of instability within the agency responsible for managing US export control regulations. A sudden […]
Exporters of encryption technologies under U.S. export regulations are required to comply with strict semi-annual reporting obligations. For the reporting period covering exports made between January 1 and June 30, 2025, companies must submit their ENC report no later than August 1, 2025. This requirement applies to all items classified under ECCNs 5A002, 5B002, 5D002 […]
The Nexperia case has become a landmark for Europe’s approach to economic security and technological sovereignty. Following the acquisition of UK-based foundry Newport Wafer Fab by Chinese group Wingtech Technology, British authorities ordered the divestment of the asset—two years after the deal had already been completed. Such an intervention is exceptional and highly symbolic. This […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a set of major proposed amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These revisions focus primarily on military and security end-user controls, marking one of the most significant regulatory updates in recent years for entities subject to U.S. export control rules. Key […]
A recent investigation has shed light on a worrying mechanism: Diamond Aircraft, through its subsidiary Austro Engines, is allegedly indirectly involved in supplying engines to Russia via a Chinese intermediary.These engines, which have been subject to strict restrictions since the 2014 European embargo on military equipment, are said to have been used for the maintenance […]