SInce 1 January 2021, the export of controlled goods/technology to the EU has required an export licence.
If you are intending to export goods or technology to the EU please first decide whether the item is controlled by following the guidance set out on the University’s Export Control website.
Should you conclude that the goods or technology that you intend to export are controlled you should either:
- For Goods/technology with a direct military use or that are exported for WMD use seek an individual licence as set out on the main University export control pages.
- For dual-use goods/technology use the guidance below to export under the University's Open General Export Licence (OGEL) for exports to the EU.
The University is required to have a record of all exports of dual-use goods/technology made to the EU under the OGEL. These records must be kept for 3 years and may be audited by the UK Export Control Joint Unit.
If you intend to export dual-use goods or technology, please complete the University's OGEL record form before you export the goods/technology. The form can be accessed here, UoC EU OGEL. This will record the relevant information. The form asks for information about:
- the exporter, name and details
- any Co-Is
- how the export will be made e.g. via email, via physical export, etc.
- the Category, Item number, and Description of the goods, software or technology
- when the export will be made
- who will receive the export, and
- who the end-user will be
If you have any questions regarding the use of the form, please seek advice as set out below.
If you are able to complete the form above fully, and you are exporting intangibles or technology (e.g. research data, blue prints or other controlled information by email) then you will normally be able to proceed with the export.
Additional advice must be sought before export if you:
- Are unable to complete all apects of the form fully and confidently (please seek advice whenever unsure, failure to comply with export control legislation can be a criminal offence).
- Are exporting any items listed on Category 0 (nuclear materials, facilties and equipment) of the control lists.
- Are exporting physical items on the dual-use lists.
If you are intending to export items covered by Category 0, you must seek advice as set out below as an additional notification to the government is required before export.
If you are exporting physical goods, you will also need to list the University's OGEL number on all relevant shipping documents, purchase orders and invoices. To obtain the OGEL number and get further guidance, please seek advice as set out below.
Seeking Advice
Advice should be sought by contacting Rhys Morgan, Head of Research Policy, Governance and Integrity, and Helen Jones, Research Strategy Analyst.