24 September 2024
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Dual-use products
Examples can be various types of materials, chemicals, machine tools, heat exchangers, valves, pumps, and certain consulting services and design drawings. Some other products of particular strategic importance are also classified as dual-use products, such as equipment for information security that use cryptography.
Exporting dual-use products
When dual-use products are to be exported out of the EU, a permit is always required. However, you do not need a permit when transferring dual-use products to another EU country.
As research can have both civilian and military applications, it is the responsibility of suppliers of services and equipment to ensure that issues regarding the export of controlled products are handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
In cases where a product is subject to export control, the supplier must apply for a permit according to the existing regulatory framework.
Inspectorate of Strategic Products
ISP, The Inspectorate of Strategic Products is an independent Swedish Administrative Authority. One of its tasks involves controlling the exports of military equipment and dual-use products.
Controls of research involving dual-use products
EU, Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1700 of 15 September 2021 on internal compliance programmes for controls of research involving dual-use items under Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items