Export Control News
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15.4.2026
Decree on Certain Documents Related to Export Control of Dual-Use Items enters into force
The Decree of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Certain Documents Related to Export Control of Dual-Use Items entered into force on 15 April 2026. The decree supplements the Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items (500/2024), which entered into force in 2024, and clarifies the reporting and notification obligations for exporters. The provisions of the decree concern reporting on the use of the global export authorisations and the content of the notifications and reports related to the internal compliance programme and the use of the Union general export authorisations.
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2.4.2026
Consultation opens on two new national general authorisations for exporting dual-use items
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs requests comments by 22 April 2026 on draft decisions on two national general authorisations for exporting dual-use items.
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19.3.2026
Decree on certain documents related to export control of dual-use items approved
The decree on certain documents related to export control of dual-use items has been approved and will enter into force on 15 April 2026. The decree lays down provisions supplementing the Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items (500/2024).
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26.11.2025
Preparations continue on the decree on certain documents related to export control of dual-use items
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs received a total of 14 comments concerning the decree on certain documents regarding export control of dual-use items. The draft decree has been revised based on the comments received.
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18.11.2025
Update to EU control list of dual-use items enters into force
The updated list of dual-use items subject to export controls in the EU, adopted by the European Commission in September, entered into force on 15 November 2025.
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