Export Control Joint Unit

This notice advises applicants for F680 licences to use LITE rather than SPIRE.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded compound settlements with two UK exporter.

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2025.

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2025.

Export control licensing data for 1 October to 31 December 2025.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) names firm after receiving breach settlement related to Russia sanctions.

Licence permitting a wide range of dual-use listed items to a variety of destinations, including EU member states, the United States, and others.

Statutory guidance for the Russia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) informs upcoming requirement to add licence references into the UK’s Customs Declarations System.

Statutory guidance for the Somalia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Sudan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Zimbabwe sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the South Sudan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Counter-terrorism international sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Syria sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Iraq sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Republic of Belarus sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Libya sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Venezuela sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Myanmar sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Yemen sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Data sources available to Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) for the production of the strategic export controls licensing statistics.

How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.

Statutory guidance for the Central African Republic sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Afghanistan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Haiti sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Export control licensing management information from 7 October 2023 onwards.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has changed the team responsible for trade sanctions licensing responsibilities.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is transitioning the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security approval form 680 (F680) away from SPIRE.

Licence allowing the export of dual-use items or military goods software or technology and trade of military goods, to, between and among Australia, the USA and the UK.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the open general licence, AUKUS Nations.

Licence for the export of military goods for the production, development or maintenance of Typhoon aircraft.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the general trade licence Russia sanctions for sectoral software and technology.

This is a general trade licence in relation to prohibitions under Chapter 4N of the Russia Sanctions regulations on business enterprise software and technology.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has introduced a change to the way we assess and process amendment requests for Open Individual Export Licences (OIELs).

Statutory guidance for the Syria cultural property sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Chemical weapons sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Nicaragua sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Guinea sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Unauthorised drilling activities sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Lebanon sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Mali sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Statutory guidance for the Lebanon (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

How to apply under articles 1 to 3, with an article 3 integration certificate template and completion guidance.

Guidance for exporters on submitting Export Licence applications for consideration.

Guidance for exporters on completing the Integration Certificate required under Article 3 of the Agreement on Defence Export Controls.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) confirms the licence transmission issue is resolved and normal declarations may resume.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the open general export licence (OGEL) military goods: collaborative project Typhoon.

Courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) secures prison sentence for director who attempted to export military night vision equipment without a licence.

How Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) source, process and quality check data for the creation of the strategic export controls licensing statistics.

How Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) correct errors and show amendments in our published strategic export controls licensing statistics.

How to submit open licence returns on the SPIRE export licensing system.

Users should sign up to the Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) e‑alert service to receive important updates on training and changes to the licensing regime.

Guidance updated to clarify which licences require returns and what information exporters must provide.

Export control licensing data for 1 July to 30 September 2025.

Licence allowing the export of dual-use items if they have been temporarily imported into the UK for exhibition or demonstration.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the general trade licence Russia sanctions – financial services and funds related to fertilisers.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 8 OGELs.

The UK has formally acceded to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) settlement from UK exporter for breaches relating to the UK export controls.

The Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU's) updates on legislative changes to export controls.

Export control licensing data for 1 April to 30 June 2025.

The ECJU's notice of the upcoming Statutory Instrument (SI): the Export Control (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated UK arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has extended the validity of the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the open general licence (AUKUS Nations).

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has reversed the notice on new ultimate end-user screen.

The torture goods regulation has been amended.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has a new ultimate end-user screen for exporters to fill in.

Export control licensing data for 1 October to 31 December 2024.

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 March 2025.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the EUU form and guidance.

The Department for Business and Trade has updated F680 approval for classified and unclassified international traffic in arms regulations (ITAR) material.

Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology).

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2024.

The Home Office has launched the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded a compound settlement with UK exporter.

Updated guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Updated guidance on the use of special and diacritic characters on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2024.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is launching the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security approval F680.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 13 open general export licences (OGELs).

Further to Notice to exporters 2025/06 giving advanced notice of updates to the UK strategic export control list.

New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.

The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.

The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the AUKUS open general licence (OGL).

This is an advance notice of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list (also known as the consolidated list).

Export control licensing data for 1 July to 30 September 2024.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 4 open general export licences (OGELs) to remove Rwanda as a permissible destination.

The Department for Business and Trade has updated the guidance for UK exporters on countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the OGEL exports in support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II).

This notice advises of recently issued guidance for exporters for countering Russian sanctions evasion.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) notification on CDS currently unable to accept special and diacritic characters.

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2023.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has sentenced a UK exporter for breaches relating to the UK export controls.

Export control licensing data for 1 April to 30 June 2024.

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 March 2024.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a compound settlement offer to a UK exporter.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued compound settlement offers to 3 UK exporters.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated two open general export licences (OGELs).

The government is removing the licensing consideration from 31 October 2024.

Export Control Joint Unit has launched the first service on the public beta of its new online system, LITE. The service is for applications for a standard individual export licence (SIEL).

Export Control Joint Unit changes to contacting operations.

New trade sanctions on Iran introduced in September 2024.

The compounding settlement results for the 2nd quarter of this year.

Russian Sanctions legal advisory services general trade licence has been revoked.

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has suspended extant export licences for Israel.

HMRC have issued important information for declarants who export goods under a licence.

The United Kingdom is adapting its existing Ministry of Defence Form 680 (F680) security process.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) advises of the publication of an open general licence to support the AUKUS Nations.

Open General Licence to support the Global Combat Air Programme and the need for an eligibility letter from the UK Ministry of Defence to use it.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is moving applications for a standard individual export license (SIEL) from the current system, SPIRE, onto a new online system, Licensing for International Trade (LITE).

HMRC are highlighting some temporary issues with licence data flows between CDS and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) electronic licensing systems.

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 March 2023.

Export control licensing data for 1 April to 30 June 2023.

Export control licensing data for 1 October to 31 December 2023.

Export control licensing data for 1 July to 30 September 2023.

Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2023.

The Export Control Joint Unit has updated 4 open general licences (OGLs) to reflect the lists of controlled items following changes to the regulations.

All export declarations are due to move from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by 4 June 2024.

A guidance note with further information and tools to counter current and emerging trends related to Russian sanctions evasion.

An update of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD's) contact details on the open general licence export for exhibition: military goods.

Between January and March 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued compound settlement offers to 6 UK exporters totalling over £1.3 million.

The UK strategic export list has been updated.

Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states) updated to permit the export of certain items controlled under Schedule 3 of the Export Control Order 2008, to certain destinations.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and the Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 13 open general licences (OGLs)

The General Licence has been revised and comes into force on 18 January 2024.

Reminders of good practice for your export licence applications in 2024 and beyond.

Follow up from previous NTE 2020/10, where ECJU announced we would accept electronic signatures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A tranche of new trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 15 December 2023.

A notice to exporters to update on the export control training.

Notice to exporters revising protocols for the End User Advisory Service.

An open general export licence (OGEL) relating to the Turkish Aerospace Industries TF-X programme has been updated.

Export Control Order 2008 and the retained Council Regulation (EC) number 428/2009 amended by The Export Control (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2023.

Export control joint unit publishes a wide array of data and statistics on decisions made on export licence applications in order to meet transparency and statutory obligations.

UK company fined in relation to the unlicensed trade of goods in breach of The Russian (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published a General Licence for the provision of certain legal advisory services.

Expected operating challenges during the summer period.

The strategic export control list has been updated.

Six open general export licences (OGELs) have been updated.

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2022.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and the retained Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.

The revised General Trade Licence replaces the licence issued on 15 February 2023, which was due to expire on 31 August 2023.

This notice publishes the court judgement on Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) legal challenge.

Compound penalties issued for exporting control goods without a license.

This notice to exporters is a guidance note for companies to help them understand what they need to do to ensure they are complying with the Russia sanctions.

Further to notice to exporters 2022/33, a tranche of new trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 21 April 2023.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 6 OGELs.

This notice advises of the publication of a General Trade Licence to facilitate humanitarian assistance in relation to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.

This notice sets out compound penalties related to unlicensed exports of dual use goods, military goods and related activity controlled by the Export Control Order 2008.

Sets out the government’s response to the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) joint report ‘Developments in UK Strategic Export Controls'.

This notice informs exporters of the changes being made to response times for requests for information (RFIs).

This notice lists the 26 open general export licences (OGELs) which have been revoked.

Further to notice to exporters 2022/27, a tranche of new trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 16 December 2022.

This notice informs exporters of an amendment to the Export Control Order 2008.

This notice sets out compound penalties related to unlicensed exports of dual use goods, military goods and related activity controlled by the Export Control Order 2008.

This notice informs you of the key outcomes from the survey, and what work is underway over the next year.

This notice is to remind applicants of the requirements for undertakings.

This notice advises that Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published a limited time licence for certain insurance and reinsurance services.

Extant and new dual-use licences to Russia have been suspended. Nine open general export control licences (OGELs) updated to remove Russia as a permitted destination.

This notice is an invitation to attend a webinar on 24 March 2022 to hear more about the breadth of UK sanctions against Russia.

This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services.

This notice advises of the new General trade licence Russia sanctions – financial services and funds related to fertilisers.

This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Russia.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008.

This notice advises of changes to open general licences including planned revocations of further open general export licences (OGELs).

This notice sets out our plan to introduce mandatory Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) numbers on licence applications and registrations in SPIRE.

This notice advises of revisions to the General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions - Vessels.

This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Russia.

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2021.

This notice advises about an update to the open general export licence (military goods and technology: India).

This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Belarus.

This notice informs of the publication of 2 new open general export licences (OGELs) for India.

This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Russia.

This notice sets out changes to the military end-use controls from 19 May 2022.

This notice advises on updates to the dual-use control list to reflect changes agreed by the international strategic control regimes.

This notice advises on changes to the strategic export controls: reports and statistics website to accommodate licences processed by the new system (LITE).

This notice advises that further trade sanctions measures have been imposed on Russia.

This notice advises of revisions to the General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions - Vessels.

This notice advises that terms of some open general export licences (OGELs) were revised on 24 March 2022.

Invitation to give feedback on Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) operational processes and shape the future development of the export control service.

This notice sets out which open general export licences (OGELs) have been amended following a review of open licences permitting exports to Belarus.

This notice sets out amendments to the strategic export controls licensing statistics following introduction of data from the beta version of LITE, the new licensing system.

This notice sets out compound penalties related to unlicensed exports of dual use goods, military goods and related activity controlled by the Export Control Order 2008.

Resumption of normal licensing for the export of all controlled items to Turkey.

This notice sets out changes to the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria and forthcoming changes to military end-use controls.

This notice sets out our plan to introduce mandatory EORI numbers on licence applications and registrations in SPIRE.

Dual-use regulation EU 2021/821 is now in force in Northern Ireland. New applications for dual-use items from Northern Ireland will need to comply with this regulation.

Some licences for Afghanistan were revoked as they were no longer consistent with the Consolidated Criteria, following a review in August 2021.

Five open general export licences (OGELs) updated to remove Afghanistan as a permitted destination.

New trade sanctions measures imposed on the Republic of Belarus following amendments to the UK’s Belarus Sanctions Regulations.

Update on the new digital export licensing platform LITE which will replace SPIRE.

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2020.

This notice addresses certain issues regarding some shipments of dual-use items that require export authorisation.

When the exceptional circumstances express clearance facility can be used for MOD Form 680 applications.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008.

The Export Control Joint Unit have amended 8 open general export licences (OGELs). These reflect the changes to the list of defence-related products.

The Department for International Trade has reviewed the scope of 2 open general export licences to make them more useable.

Updated guidance on definition and scope of controlled technology in relation to strategic export control legislation.

GOV.UK guidance on export controls was updated on 31 December 2020 to reflect the end of the EU transition period.

A list of open general licences that will change in legislation due to the end of the transition period.

The list has been republished following amendments to the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 which came into force on 15 December 2020.

This notice gives details on the availability of SPIRE during the transition period and on the rules regarding controlled exports.

This notice sets out information which exporters need to provide when requesting authorisation letters for specific open general export licences (OGELs).

This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls work from January to December 2019.

Compound settlements issued by HMRC for breaches of the export control order between March and September 2020.

This notice provides the contact email which must be used by exporters wishing to apply for or renew OGEL approval letters from the Ministry of Defence.

Check whether you need the new open general export licence to continue trading in dual-use controlled items with the EU from 1 January 2021.

Open general licences that include Hong Kong have been changed or amended to bring them in line with restrictions on China.

Open general licences that include Hong Kong will be changed or amended to bring them in line with restrictions on China from 20 July 2020.

The necessary steps have been taken to comply with the judgment of the Court of Appeal of 20 June 2019 regarding licences for military exports to Saudi Arabia for possible use in the conflict in Yemen.

Details of changes and further clarification on compliance checks for open licences (guidance in second document on this page).

The Department for International Trade has revised arrangements for processing licence applications during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is taking measures to ensure there will be minimum disruption to the export licence application process.

Export control training courses in April, May and June 2020 have been cancelled in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Department for International Trade has amended its guidance concerning trade sanctions on Syria.

The Department for International Trade has amended a number of open general export licences (OGELs) to implement changes to permitted destinations.

The Department for International Trade has changed the process for inspecting the records of exporters of controlled goods.

Current export licensing arrangements will continue to apply until the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.

The Department for International Trade has amended 14 open general export licences (OGELs), 1 open general transhipment licence, and revoked the OGEL for Turkey.

Annex I of EU regulation 428/2009 (list of dual use controlled items) has been updated and the consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items has been amended and republished accordingly.

Annex I of EU regulation 428/2009 (list of dual use controlled items) to be updated soon.

The Department for International Trade has reviewed and updated a number of open general export licences (OGELs) and open general trade control licences (OGTCLs) permitting exports to Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners carrying out military operations in Yemen.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have issued fines of between £5,000 and £90,000 to 9 UK exporters.

A letter from the Department for International Trade to the Committees on Arms Export Controls on defence exports.

The Department for International Trade has amended 3 open licences with respect to exports to Hong Kong.