Military goods (such as guns) and dual-use goods (such as night vision devices and certain chemicals) can pose a threat to security. Companies that trade in such goods must therefore comply with strict rules. The same applies to companies that provide technical advice or export certain types of software.
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Change of national export control policy with regard to Türkiye following the Turkish army’s incursion into northern Syria
Since 11 October 2019 there has been a stricter arms export policy in force for the export of military goods and dual-use goods with military end use to Türkiye. This policy is now being amended, effective immediately.
Read moreChanges general transit licences NL007 and NL008
In October 2019 the Dutch government tightened its arms export policy with regard to Türkiye.
Read moreStricter arms export policy for Hong Kong
On 9 October 2020, in response to the adoption of the new national security law in Hong Kong, the Dutch government decided to tighten the Netherlands’ arms export policy.
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Klever: export controls on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to be tightened
On 1 April 2025 the Netherlands will modify its national export control measure for advanced semiconductor manufacturing ...
Read moreThe Netherlands expands export control measure for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment
As of 7 September 2024, the national export control measure applicable to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment will be ...
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