On June 15, 2023, the European Parliament and Council updated the information note on the Dual-Use Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2021/821). The note provides information on the measures taken by Member States to implement the Regulation.

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Contents of the information note

For example, the published information note provides information on which states have enacted separate legislation imposing licensing requirements for certain non-listed items. In addition, the information note includes information on licensing requirements introduced by states for goods for digital surveillance, specific measures for the transfer of goods within the EU, and information about additional controls based on human rights considerations. An overview of national authorities empowered to prohibit transit of non-Union dual-use items is also part of the note.

For an overview of all updates, see the article on the GTAI website and the full information note in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Source: GTAI, Information Note