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Dual-Use Items, Technology for Dual-Use Items

Open General Export Licences (OGELs) allow the export of specified controlled items by any exporter, removing the need for them to apply for an individual licence, provided the shipment and destinations are eligible and the conditions are met.  Each OGEL contains conditions about the type and destinations of goods that may be exported and exporters should check these on each licence before using it.

This OGEL allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of technology for dual use items from the UK or any other EU member state where the exporter is established in the UK.  Technology is the information needed for the development and production of goods such as blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, tables designs, specifications, manuals and instructions.  This OGEL includes the transmission of software or technology by fax, telephone or other electronic media.

Exporters must register with the Export Control Organisation before they make use of most OGELs. All Open General Licences remain in force until they are revoked.  For the licence itself and details of how to register click on the links in the right hand column.
 

September 2005