Instructions for the interpretation of sanctions regulations

This page contains a collection of the EU Council and the Foreign Ministry guidelines and instructions on interpretation of sanctions provisions. However, binding interpretations of sanctions regulations can only be made by courts of law.

• Commission guidance note concerning North Korea on the import and export ban of luxury goods (Link to another website.)(pdf)

• Commission FAQ on EU Restrictive Measures in Syria(Link to another website.) (pdf)

• EU Best Practices for the effective implementation of restrictive measures (Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)(pdf)

• EU Council guidelines concerning the prohibition on making funds indirectly available to designated persons and entities(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) (pdf)

• Commission Guidance note on the implementation of certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) (pdf)