The UK has issued guidance on an Open General Export Licence (OGEL) permitting the export of military goods, software, and technology to government or NATO organisations in listed destinations. This licence specifies eligible destinations and conditions under which exporters may operate without individual licensing.
Topic Archives:Export Controls
Open General Export Licence (Export of Dual-Use Items)
The UK government has issued or updated an open general export licence (OGEL) permitting export of a wide range of dual-use listed items to multiple destinations including EU member states and the United States. The licence provides a general authorisation framework for controlled dual-use goods without requiring individual licences. This is a named export control […]
Announcement No. 49 (2026): Decision to Optimize and Adjust Export Control Measures on Drone-Related Items
China’s Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs, and Central Military Commission Equipment Development Department jointly announced adjustments to export control measures covering drone-related items. The announcement formalizes updated controls on UAV-related products, modifying the scope or procedures of existing export restrictions. This represents a substantive regulatory change affecting exporters of unmanned aerial vehicle components […]
MOFCOM & General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 50 (2026): Export Controls Imposed on Shield Tunneling Machines and Related Items
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced the imposition of export controls on shield tunneling machines and related items. The announcement is published as a formal regulatory decision under China’s export control framework. Specific items are listed as subject to licensing requirements for export.
MOFCOM & General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 51 (2026): Decision to Optimize and Adjust Export Control Measures on Dredger-Related Items
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced adjustments to export control measures covering dredger-related items. The announcement publishes a formal decision to optimize these controls, indicating changes to the list or licensing requirements for dredger equipment and related technologies. No further snippet text is available to detail specific changes.
MOFCOM & Customs Announcement No. 52 (2026): Further Optimization of Challenge and Identification Procedures for Dual-Use Items Export Controls
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced measures to optimize the challenge and identification process for dual-use items under export control regulations. The announcement refines procedures for exporters to query and obtain classification determinations on dual-use goods. This represents an administrative update to China’s dual-use export control implementation framework.
MOFCOM & MOST Announcement No.48 (2026): Public Consultation on Revisions to China’s Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, with Temporary Registration Requirements
China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology are soliciting public comments on revisions to the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export. Pending finalization, a temporary registration management system will apply to relevant technology exports. This signals potential tightening of China’s export control regime for specific technologies.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Issues Guidance on New Rice Export Regulations
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued guidance on implementing new regulations governing rice exports. The guidance addresses procedural requirements for exporters under updated rules. Specific details on licensing, quotas, or conditions are outlined for rice trading enterprises.
Indonesia Export Reference Price and Gold Reference Price for October 2026 Period II Both Decline
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the Export Reference Price (HPE) for gold at USD 135,024.36/kg for the second period of October 2026, down 3.15% from USD 139,409.07/kg in Period I. The Gold Reference Price (HR) also fell to USD 4,199.73 per troy ounce from USD 4,336.11. The prices are established under Ministerial Decree No. […]
Cabinet Approval of Amended Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act
South Korea’s cabinet approved an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act. The revision updates implementing regulations under the Foreign Trade Act, which governs export controls and trade management. Specific provisions affected would relate to export/import procedures, trade remedies, or related measures.