Goods, technology, software can come under export controls because of inherent capabilities, the type of materials or technical abilities. The Dual-Use controls, determined by the Wassenaar Arrangement, needs to be understood, especially as once the UK leaves the EU dual-use items will need export licences.

This new Virtual Learning course has been created because of the UK leaving the EU Customs Union at the end of December 2020 but is an excellent review of the Dual-Use Control Lists for beginners or if you require a refresher session.

From 1 January 2021, goods, technology and software that could freely move in circulation between the UK and the 27 Member States of the EU will require export licensing controls. The seminar will look at the General Licences that the UK and EU27 have in place to ease the introduction of these new controls but they bring compliance responsibilities and exporters will be subject to official audits. It will also review the dual-use control lists so you can assess whether your goods, software or technology is controlled before being challenged by the authorities.

Avoid delays, fines and penalties by getting prepared as soon as possible for this significant change to trading with the EU.

To enjoy the full benefits of this remotely delivered session, please ensure you have an Internet enabled computer and telephone (for log-in purposes). You don't need to be on Camera or Microphone if you don't wish to. As long as you can see and hear our trainer(s), you're good to go.

Topics covered:

• WHAT ARE DUAL-USE EXPORT CONTROLS

• UNDERSTANDING WHY GOODS, TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE CAN COME UNDER THIS CONTROL

• REVIEWING THE EU DUAL-USE CONTROL LIST AND THE UK STRATEGIC EXPORT CONTROL LISTS

• WHAT ARE THE 10 CATEGORIES OF DUAL-USE CONTROLS

• LINKS BETWEEN THE DUAL-USE CATEGORIES AND THE COMMODITY CODE

• HOW TO READ THE DUAL-USE LISTS: How is the classification number built up? How do you know if your items could be controlled?

• CLASSIFICATION EXERCISE

• SOFTWARE, TECHNOLOGY, ENCRYPTION CONTROLS & INTANGIBLE SUPPLIES

• INTANGIBLE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (ITT) & TRADE CONTROLS: what are they about?

• TYPES OF EXPORT LICENCES (OIELS – SIELS – OGELS/EU GEA)

• COMPARING THE UK/EU DUAL-USE LIST TO THE USA EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS (EAR)

• THE PROCEDURES: Internal awareness, documentation and export customs presentations, control and communication and post-Brexit considerations

• RECORD KEEPING AND AUDIT PROCEDURES

Certificate and CPD points provided upon completion.