Have you had your export Licence Application Refused?

If so, you should be aware that you can appeal against the refusal decision. To do so you must write to the Export Control Organisation (ECO) within 28 calendar days of the date of your refusal letter. 

Please note that the appeal should include additional information or arguments which may not have been available at the time of the original application and which could materially affect the refusal decision. The ECO aims to process 60% of appeals within 20 days, and 95% within 60 days,from the date of receipt of all relevant information. The target does not apply to appeals concerning destinations subject to UN sanctions. Performance against this target will be published in the Government's Annual Report on Strategic Export Controls.

If you have any questions about the appeals process please contact the ECO Helpline: 

Telephone   020 7215 8070 or 
Fax            020 7215 0531
email         eco.help@dti.gsi.gov.uk

Export Control Organisation 
January 2006