Multilateral Export Control Regimes

Concept of Multilateral Export Control Regimes

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of multilateral export control regimes may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Multilateral Export Control Regimes (MECR) are systems coordinating national policies on export controls:
ï‚· Australia Group (1985) common lists for dual use chemical manufacturing facilities, equipment, technology; dual use biological equipment, chemical weapon precursors and biological agents,
ï‚· Missile Technology Control Regime (1987) controls on items contained in the Equipment, Software and Technology annex to the MTCR guidelines;
ï‚· Nuclear Suppliers Group (1975) nuclear and nuclear-related exports;
ï‚· Wassenaar Arrangement (1995) transfer of conventional armaments and dual use goods and technologies;[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of multilateral export control regimes published by the European Commission