China will release its “Unreliable Entity List”
The Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) announced on 31 May 2019 that the Chinese government will introduce an "Unreliable Entity List" regime, under which foreign...
Impact of Recent US and EU Sanctions on the Middle East
October 2018
The state of United States (US), European Union (EU), and other sanctions regimes is in flux like never before, with significant implications for Middle...
Update to Australian Export Controls for Tangibles
Australia's export control rules for tangibles have been amended to more closely align with the regime for intangible supplies.
Indian Government Promotes Implementation of Internal Compliance Programs for Export Controls
The Indian Director General of Foreign Trade, Mr Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, has called upon industry to introduce internal compliance programs for export controls.
Customs, Export Controls and Trade Sanctions Compliance Seminar – Wednesday 7 February 2018
We would like to invite you to our annual introductory trade seminar on February 7 in our London office.
What to Watch: Draft Export Control Law of China
If enacted, the ECL will be the first set of comprehensive and unified export control legislation in China, which is aimed at upgrading the country's existing regime consisting of various administrative regulations and rules.
Steps to Liberalize Uzbekistan’s Export – Import Regime
Two decrees aiming towards the liberalization of Uzbekistan's import and export regime have been signed by the country's President. The Decrees represent a further step towards liberalization of Uzbekistan's economy.
The Swedish government proposes stricter rules on weapon export
The proposal suggests that the destination country’s democratic status shall be of central consideration in a licence application.
Japan implements amendment of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
On October 1, 2017, an order from the Japanese Cabinet went into effect to implement amendments to Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act which implements Japanese import and export controls.
Controlling Imports in Myanmar
After a period of noticeable inactivity, revised drafts of the trademark, design, patent, and copyright bills were submitted to parliament and consequently published for public review in late July and mid-August.