Quantum technologies are now among the most closely monitored areas of export control policy. Recent regulatory updates in the UK, the European Union, and the United States point in the same direction: quantum is no longer a distant or purely experimental field, but a strategic technology with direct security implications. This growing scrutiny is driven […]
The Export Control Forum 2025 brought together EU institutions, industry leaders, compliance professionals, and regulatory experts to address a shared reality: export control in Europe is entering a phase of rapid acceleration. Tighter rules, stronger coordination between Member States, and expanding compliance obligations are reshaping how companies manage sensitive exports. EC Compliance attended the forum […]
As of October 9, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has implemented a major reform of its export control framework, significantly impacting companies exporting so-called general-purpose goods. A cornerstone of this reform is the extension of the “catch-all” clause. Exporters are now required to apply for an export license for certain unlisted […]
On September 18, 2025, Taiwan’s International Trade Administration of Taiwan announced a significant strengthening of its export control framework, adding 279 new entities to its watch list for strategic high-tech goods. With this update, the total number of monitored entities now exceeds 10,800. The newly listed entities are primarily based in Pakistan, Iran, and China. […]
On September 23, 2025, Indian authorities published a significant revision of the SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) list, marking a further strengthening of India’s export control framework for dual-use items. The revision was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and introduces a new Category 7, dedicated to emerging technologies […]
On September 9, 2025, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced an agreement paving the way for the resumption of inspections at Iranian nuclear sites. This development occurred against a backdrop of increased diplomatic pressure, as France, Germany and the United Kingdom – acting as the E3 – initiated the snapback mechanism under […]
In 2025, authorities in Guernsey have recently imposed a significant financial penalty on ITI Trade Ltd, highlighting the increasingly strict enforcement of international sanctions compliance. The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) fined the company £175,000, along with an additional £35,000 penalty imposed on its director, for serious compliance breaches. The investigation revealed substantial weaknesses in […]
International sanctions have become an increasingly complex regulatory framework for companies operating across borders. An investigation conducted by the Australian Senate into the effectiveness of sanctions regimes highlights a growing challenge: despite tighter restrictions, circumvention practices continue, often through indirect supply chains and third countries. Cases involving the refining of Russian oil via intermediary states […]
On November 20, 2025, Israel’s Minister of Defense announced a major overhaul of the country’s export control framework for encryption technologies. This reform repeals the 1974 Encryption Order, a regulation that had become increasingly outdated in light of technological innovation and international compliance practices. The repeal will officially take effect on March 21, 2026. From […]
The UK government has announced the full lifting of its arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan, a measure that had been in place since 1992 under the OSCE framework. This decision represents a significant shift in the United Kingdom’s policy toward the South Caucasus and reflects recent diplomatic developments in the region. The announcement follows […]