UK to Issue New Tech Export Controls, Update Others
The U.K. soon will update export controls on various military and dual-use technologies, which will align the country's rules with changes recently made by the multilateral Wassenaar Arrangement, the Australia Group, the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Missile Technology Control Regime. The U.K. also will introduce new controls on "specific emerging technologies" that it has "committed to implement" alongside other "like-minded countries," the Department for Business and Trade said March 12.
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The changes, which take effect April 1, update controls for certain quantum, cryogenic and semiconductor technologies, as well as additive manufacturing equipment and advanced materials. Other changes make "editorial" and "minor consequential amendments" to various controls, clarify the scope of other restrictions, modify the de-control note for certain items related to commercial cryptography, and more. The country said some of the new controls will require exporters to apply for a license "for all destinations."