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Export control: the need for an internal compliance programme

Christelle Dubouchet Attorney-at-law, CUSTAX & LEGAL

Customs Compliance & Risk Management (CCRM) Journal, Issue 20, April / May 2023

May 14, 2023

Export control: the need for an internal compliance programme

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Topic: restrictions, trade barriers export export control, sanctions
Tag: dual-use items

What is an Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) and what are its core elements? What if the ICP is not required by law, should companies still use it? The answer is definitely yes. Even if your company does not fall under the criteria for a mandatory ICP, it is important to have one in place if you deal with export-controlled items.

Market: EU - European Union
Copyright of the journal: CC Learning, UAB

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