EU Seeks Comments on its Export Control System for Dual-Use Goods
The European Commission has launched a debate and seeks comments by October 31, 2011 on how the European Union's system of export controls should be administered for dual-use goods (items that have both military and civilian uses). The Commission states this consultation is being conducted to gather input on: (i) the detailed provisions of the current export control framework in order to prepare a review of the system; and (ii) the progressive reform of the EU dual-use export control system in order to adapt it to changing circumstances of the modern world.
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The results of the consultation will help the Commission create concrete amendments to the system and prepare a long term strategy on the development of export controls in the EU.
The Commission will report the results of the consultation in early 2012. Proposals to amend its Dual-Use Regulation are due in 2013 - 2014.
(See notice for list of 55 questions the EC is seeking comments on, including how to make better use of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status in the export control process.)