Additional information for SPIRE. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Common questions answered on how SPIRE works and target times.
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| 07/1579 | 30-10-2007 |
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Creating a company registration in SPIRE. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance note for companies on how to register for the Export Control Organisation online application scheme, SPIRE.
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| 07/1308 | 03-08-2007 |
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EC torture regulations: responses to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Responses to consultation on the implementation of the EC regulation on trade in goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture, or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
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| 06/1521 | 03-07-2006 |
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Enabling pop-ups in SPIRE. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance note for companies on how to enable pop-ups in the Export Control Organisation online application scheme, SPIRE.
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| 07/1310 | 03-08-2007 |
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End user certificate for chemical weapons convention schedule 3 chemicals to states not party to the chemical weapons convention. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
End user certificate (EUC) form required under the chemical weapons for transfers under schedule 3 to states not party to agreement.
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| 09/556 | 13-01-2009 |
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End user undertaking form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Form for completion by end user of goods covered by the export control regulations.
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| 03/1770 | 31-12-2003 |
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Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): Government's end of year response. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government end of year response to the public consultation in 2007 on the review of the Export Control Act 2002. Summarises legislative changes to date and the final stages in the review process. See also previous Government responses URN 08/542 and 08/1098.
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| 09/528 | 12-01-2009 |
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Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): Government's further response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Further Government response to the public consultation in 2007 on the review of the Export Control Act 2002. Sets out the next set of changes to the legislation that will come into effect in April 2009. See also related Government responses URN 08/542 and 09/528.
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| 08/1098 | 21-07-2008 |
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Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): Government's initial response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the public consultation in 2007 on the review of the Export Control Act 2002. The review remit was to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the 2004 legislation and, where appropriate, to assess possible options for changes and enhancements to export controls. See also further Government responses URN 08/1098 and 09/528.
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| 08/542 | 06-02-2008 |
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Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): impact assessment, changes not assessed in July 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Further regulatory impact assessment for the 2007 review of export control legislation. See also related impact assessment 08/1129.
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| 09/521 | 12-01-2008 |
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Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): supplementary guidance note on trade ('trafficking and brokering') in controlled goods (in effect from 6 April 2009). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on trafficking and brokering relating to amending legislation under the third set of changes from the review of export control legislation (2007) in effect from 6 April 2009. This includes controls on category 'B' goods, controls on the provision of transport and the recategorisation of some goods.
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| 09/550 | 29-01-2009 |
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Export control awareness newsletter: November 2011. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides the latest news, updates and reminders about all aspects of Export Control Organisation's export licensing services. Includes information on compliance responsibilities, latest sanctions, and training courses.
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| 11/495B | 18-11-2011 |
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Export Control Organisation. Customer satisfaction survey 2010: analysis report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report on the results of a customer satisfaction survey undertaken between January and April 2010 by the Export Control Organisation (ECO). Provides comprehensive analysis of all customer feedback and gives the ECO's response and associated action plan.
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| 10/1198 | 19-10-2010 |
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Export Control Organisation. Customer satisfaction survey 2010: summary of main findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of the main customer feedback from the Export Control Organisation's customer satisfaction survey 2010.
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| 10/1197 | 20-10-2010 |
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Export Control Organisation. Export Control Act 2002 - review of export control legislation (2007): impact assessment (July 2008). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Regulatory impact assessment for the 2007 review of export control legislation. See also further impact assessment URN 09/521.
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| 08/1129 | 21-07-2008 |
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Export control organisation: compliance code of practice. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Promotes effective compliance with the law relating to strategic export controls. Aims to increase awareness of the controls amongst those concerned with exporting, and has been drawn up in close consultation with industry.
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| 10/668 | 16-03-2010 |
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Export control organisation: compliance visits explained. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Information about the reasons for export control compliance visits, what to expect from compliance officers at the visit, and what they expect to see. Also illustrates some of the penalties companies face if not compliant with export control legislation.
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| 10/667 | 15-03-2010 |
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Export control organisation: dual-use compliance study. Summary of results and key findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of the results from independent research undertaken in 2009 into compliance with dual-use regulations. Aimed to measure current compliance with export regulations, measure awareness and perceptions of dual-use export controls, and help develop communications and implementation strategies that will increase awareness and compliance.
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| 09/1393 | 09-12-2009 |
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EXPORT CONTROLS Export Control Organisation: guidance on the export of firearms. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
General guidance on the export of firearms, explaining when an export licence will be required.
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| 09/902 | 07-05-2009 |
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Export control organisation: guidance on the impact of UK trade controls on exhibitions and trade fairs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains the export control regulations as they apply to any movements of controlled goods to any overseas nation, even if only intended to be temporary (e.g. for exhibition or demonstration purposes) and not to be permanent shipments.
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| 09/906 | 07-04-2009 |
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EXPORT CONTROLS Export Control Organisation: guidance on the WMD end use control. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides background information and details of what needs to be checked as part of the control process for weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
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| 09/909 | 07-05-2009 |
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Export Control Organisation: guidance to industry on the implementation of the Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides guidance to exporters on the new controls on the export of certain highly active radioactive sources. Gives an overview of the order and explains the process of applying for an export licence.
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| 10/662 | 20-02-2010 |
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Export Control Organisation: response from Her Majesty’s Government to the European Commission green paper on the dual-use export control system of the European Union. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Formal UK Government response to the European Commission's green paper on the future of the dual-use export control system.
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| 12/509 | 02-02-2012 |
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Export control organisation: service and performance code. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Code setting out the Government's commitments to exporters relating to the controls that are administered by the ECO. Also explains the basic elements of the export licensing procedures and our performance targets.
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| 10/666 | 15-03-2010 |
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Export control organisation: technical information required from exporters when asking for advice, or applying for a licence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to assist in the application process. Aims to help you to provide sufficient information for the Export control organisation (ECO) to process your application as quickly as possible.
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| 09/910 | 07-04-2009 |
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Export control training bulletin 6 revision 1: December 2011. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Updated list of training and seminars organised by the Department for Business's export control organisation. Aimed at exporters who need to keep aware of controls on military and dual-use goods.
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| 11/P97C1 | 31-01-2012 |
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Exporting nuclear equipment, material and technology: guidance on the 'trigger list' requirements. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for exporters who want to export certain types of sensitive nuclear equipment, material and technology which are detailed in what is known as the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) trigger list, so called because exports of such material triggers the requirement for safeguards.
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| 07/1417 | 31-08-2007 |
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Final regulatory impact assessment: export control orders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Considers the effect of the Orders under the Export Control Act (ECA) 2002 which received Royal Assent on 24 July 2002.
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| 03/1667 | 30-10-2003 |
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EXPORT LICENCES General open individual export licence (OIEL) undertaking. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
End user undertaking for open individual export licence.
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| 04/2170 | 30-09-2004 |
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Guidance note for exporters: the community general export authorisation (No.EU001). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The Community General Export Authorisation (CGEA) is created by Council Regulation (EC) No1334/2000, as amended, setting up a Community Regime for the control of exports of dual-use items and technology.
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| 05/1660 | 31-05-2004 |
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DUMMY Guidance on brokering (trade) of dual-use items. Council Regulation (EC) no 428/2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the scope of the dual-use brokering controls, how they will be applied, and how to be compliant with them (and which ones are separated from existing guidance and legislation which covers trade controls of military goods).
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| 10/656 | 15-03-2010 |
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EXPORT CONTROL ORGANISATION Guidance on export control legislation for academics and researchers in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to help the academic and research communities understand the potential impact of the controls contained in the export control legislation.
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| 10/663 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Guidance on export of technology. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains the requirements for export licences for certain types of technology.
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| 10/660 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Guidance on open general licences and the community general export authorisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to various open licences available to exporters dealing with strategic export controls.
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| 10/654 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Guidance on the export of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on the licensing of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), surface to air missile systems specially designed to be carried and fired by a single individual.
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| 10/655 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Guidance on the supplementary WMD end-use controls (including provision of technical assistance). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance note explaining the controls relating to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) contained in the secondary legislation made under the Export Control Act 2002.
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| 10/661 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Guidance on the transfer abroad of controlled military technology and software by electronic means. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance note on the part of the legislation which provides for controls on the transfer abroad of controlled military technology and software by electronic means.
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| 10/659 | 15-03-2010 |
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Guidance to industry on the implementation of the Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Note providing guidance to exporters on the new controls on the export of certain highly active radioactive sources.
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| 07/1577 | 29-10-2007 |
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Introduction of an order under the Export Control Act 2002 to control the export of certain high-activity radioactive sources. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. The DTI proposes to introduce an order under the Export Control Act 2002 to control exports of certain high-activity radioactive sources. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views of industry and others on the likely impact of such a proposal and as to how the DTI can ensure that the proposed operational procedures do not unnecessarily burden industry and others. Consultation period ended 5 May 2006.
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| 06/659 | 10-02-2006 |
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Introduction to the export control organisation and to export controls: what the ECO does and its UK regulatory role of controlling the export of strategic goods. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Overview of the export control organisation. Includes a summary of services to companies, what the controls cover, types of licences, targets and processing of licences and answers to some frequently asked questions.
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| 10/665 | 15-03-2010 |
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Military end-use control: guidance note. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for exporters on the export of items not listed in the current control orders but might still require an export licence.
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| 06/2194 | 08-12-2006 |
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TRADE LICENCE Open general trade control licence: destinations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explanatory diagram showing how goods covered by an OGTCL can be moved from and between the different countries in Groups 1, 2 and 3.
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| 07/1068 | 16-07-2007 |
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Question & answer (Q&A) matrix on implementation of ITAR rule change (76 Fed Reg 28174): United States (US) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rule change concerning dual & third country national (DTCN) employees. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Answers to questions agreed by the United States Department of State to help UK end-user and consignee companies to comply with the rule change to the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR,). Concerns dual and third country national (DTCN) employees. Should be read in conjunction with the associated UK Technology Security Plan (TSP) URN 11/1336.
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| 11/1337 | 17-10-2011 |
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Registering to use OGELs on SPIRE. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance note for companies on how to register to use open general licences (OGEL), including the community general export authorisation (CGEA) on the Export Control Organisation online application scheme, SPIRE.
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| 07/1309 | 03-08-2007 |
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Regulatory impact assessment for the Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Costs and benefits appraisal for implementation of an order under the Export Control Act 2002 to control the export of certain radioactive sources.
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| 06/1517 | 12-07-2006 |
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Regulatory impact assessment: UK implementation of EC Council regulation (no 1236/2005) concerning trade in certain equipment and products which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
RIA considering the costs and benefits of implementing EC torture regulations.
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| 06/1558 | 21-07-2006 |
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Response to the consultation on the Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to consultation on the introduction of an order under the Export Control Act 2002 to control the export of certain high-activity radioactive sources (URN 06/659).
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| 06/1603 | 12-07-2006 |
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DUMMY Review of Export Control Legislation (2007): guidance for the transport sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on how the UK’s strategic export control legislation may impact on the provision of transport for category A, B and C goods.
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| 10/657 | 15-03-2010 |
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DUMMY Review of export control legislation (2007): supplementary guidance note on trade 'transit and transhipment' controls. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on how the UK's strategic export control legislation may impact on goods transiting through the UK. Includes a definition of the controls, how to decide whether a licence is needed, the types of licences, list of destinations subject to stricter controls and details of relevant legislation.
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| 10/658 | 15-03-2010 |
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UK military list: the UK military list of items that require export authorisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The UK military list of items that require export authorisation.
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| 10/606 | 31-08-2010 |
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UK strategic export control lists: the consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Current listing of 'controlled' military, and dual-use goods that are regulated by the UK's Export Control Organisation. Dual-use goods are items designed for civilian purposes but which also potentially have a military application.
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| 12/514 | 16-01-2012 |
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United Kingdom (UK) technology security plan (TSP): United States (US) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rule change concerning dual & third country national (DTCN) employees. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Details of the rule change to the United States (US) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) concerning dual and third country national (DTCN) employees. This rule change came into force on 15 August 2011 and removes the need to obtain prior approval from the US Department of State for transfers of unclassified defence articles to DTCN employees. To comply with the exemption, UK end user companies and consignees need to have a technology security plan and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in place. See also the question and answer guide (URN 11/1337).
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| 11/1336 | 20-10-2011 |
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