The European Union have published new open licences for the control of dual use goods.

Dual use goods are goods and technologies that can be used for both civilian and military  purposes as detailed in Council regulation (EC) No 428/2009

Full details of the changes are available through the bis.gov.uk web site

http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/eco/docs/notices-to-exporters/2012/notice-to-exporters-2012-01.doc

We would remind exporters it is their legal responsibility to ensure they comply with all UK and EU regulations.