Sanction regimes
Dual-use goods, both civil and military, are subject to strict control in the Brussels Region, in accordance with European law. Sanctions regimes complement export regulations by imposing targeted restrictions on certain States, entities or individuals.
The regulations applicable to the movements of arms and dual-use goods and technologies are complemented by sanctions regimes. From the outset, it should be made clear that sanction regimes complement the regulations in force but do not cancel or replace them.
These sanction regimes, which are evaluated on a regular basis, concern restrictive measures with regard to import and/or export. Those additional measures specifically apply to states, individuals or entities.
Generally spoken, they are imposed by the United Nations Security Council and implemented by the European Union.
These measures are preventive and subject to change depending on the geopolitical evolution.
They aim to bring about a substantial change in the policy pursued by the entity or state concerned.
It should be noted that the sanction regimes are in accordance with human rights and fundamental freedoms. These measures also save and preserve civil populations.
Before starting any negotiations, it is strongly recommended to make sure that the state the export is intended for is not subject to any sanction regime. The Licence Cell declines all responsibility for contracts or liabilities concluded in breach of applicable regulations.
Several websites provide information on the applicable sanction regimes (non-exhaustive list):
GRIP (French): Opens in new windowGroup for Research and information on Security and Peace
EEAS (English: Opens in new windowEuropean External Action Service
SIPRI (English): Opens in new windowStockholm International Peace Research Institute