EU Issues New Guidance To Prevent Russian Sanctions And Export Control Evasion

The European Commission has issued updated guidance for industry to prevent Russian export control and sanctions evasion. This guidance is designed to aid industry in identifying Russian evasion tactics, safeguarding G7 technology from unauthorised appropriation, minimising reputational risk, and mitigating liability exposure, all while reinforcing the effectiveness of existing export controls and sanctions.

In early 2023, the G7 introduced the Enforcement Coordination Mechanism (ECM) to promote compliance with these regulatory measures. By September 2023, the ECM had established a Sub-Working Group on Export Control Enforcement to facilitate enhanced information-sharing and develop best practices for detecting and preventing export violations. This guidance document offers support to industries through: