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OGEL (Technology for Dual-Use Items)

Decide, and if appropriate, use this Open General Licence (OGL) which allows the export of specified controlled items by any exporter. Use of this OGL removes the need to apply for a Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL). However, exporters must ensure all conditions are met and shipment and destinations are eligible. Exporters will be subject to regular Compliance visits.

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Specific Conditions

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.

 

Current OGL

You can view the current licence by accessing the related document:

Open General Export Licence: Dual-Use Items: Technology for Dual-Use ItemsPDF document (67KB)

 

The current licence is dated 1st May 2004 and entered into force on 1st May 2004. All previous licences are now revoked.

Note: You will need to state the exact name of the licence in full on any supporting documentation given to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

 

Using this Licence

You will need to register to use this licence on SPIRE.

It is your responsibility as the exporter :

  • to use this licence within all its defined terms and conditions.
  • to keep updated of any licence amendments. (eg changes to permitted or excluded destinations or goods)

Details of amendments are published in the ECO's Notices to Exporters. To receive these notices directly in your email inbox, why not choose to Join the ECO Mailing List.

 

Archived OGL

You can access revoked licences for this and other OGLs on the Archived Licences page.

These licences are no longer in legal force and are made available purely for information purposes.

 

Return to the Open General Export Licences (OGEL) page for more details on:

  • What are OGLs?
  • The range of OGLs
  • Which OGL is right for me?
  • OGL Format and Details
  • Useful Advice and Systems
  • Registering for OGLs
  • Using OGLs
  • Penalties
  • Amendments to Licences

Return to the Dual-Use OGELs page to view other available licences for specific dual-use items.  

 

Export Control Organisation

Updated: June 2008

 

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