Administration of export controls in Germany GovernmentIndustry Relations

Administration of export controls in Germany Government-Industry Relations EXPORT CONTROL OF DUAL-USE ITEMS AND ARMS: INDUSTRY OUTREACH Sofia, 22 – 23 May 2006

Government-Industry-Relations The co-operation between government and companies is an important element of the German export control system. Not only the government but as well companies have a keen interest not to supply to programmes for weapons of mass destruction. Besides penal and administrative consequences illicit exports can damage the reputation of companies. 2

Government-Industry-Relations “export control is a top-management issue“ German Companies have to name a “person responsible for exports”. This person has to be a member of the board of directors. This person is responsible for the compliance with the export regulations. 4

Government-Industry-Relations In case of violations of export control regulations. . . • . . . no licences will be granted. • . . . a “reliability check” at the business premises will be carried out by BAFA. • . . . BAFA can call for replacement of the “person responsible for exports”. • . . . criminal sanctions (fines, prison, forfeiture of assets, confiscation of goods) will be imposed upon offender and company. 5

Government-Industry-Relations Duties of the “person responsible for exports” • Organisation (structure and process) • Selection of staff • Further training of staff • Supervision and monitoring • Sign application forms (can be delegated) 6

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies Early Warning List • list of end-users of concern • distributed by Federal Ministry of Economics to Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations • companies can have a look at the lists, but do not get a copy • no publication in printed or electronic form 7

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies Rating of goods • Product-related information on the list of goods (Az. G) The information on the list of goods is to prove to the customs authorities that certain items are not covered by the Export List. • Correlation-list The rating of goods on the basis of the export list is facilitated by the correlation list. The list correlates the number of the goods directory for the foreign trade statistics with the appropriate position of the export list. 8

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies The Handbook of German Export Control (HADDEX) HADDEX is a systematic collection and description of the foreign trade legislation • Volume 1: comments on existing prohibitions and licensing requirements, licensing procedures and simplified procedures • Volumes 2 to 4: the most important documents, incl. forms and Government Announcements 9

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies www. ausfuhrkontrolle. info • contains important legislation, up to date information, working documents etc. • informs about structure and tasks of BAFA 10

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies other publications • explains the main features of export Brief Outline control • is regularly updated • available on BAFA homepage Information Leaflets • explain important areas of foreign trade • available on BAFA homepage AW-Prax • Foreign trade journal initiated by BAFA 11

Government-Industry-Relations Support for companies Further contact with industry Regular meetings Bilateral contact Lectures • with industrial associations to discuss security matters and explain new regulations • i. e. with persons responsible for exports • i. e. at chambers of commerce 12

Government-Industry-Relations Thank you for your attention! Contact: Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) Tel: +49 (0)6196 908 452 Fax +49 (0)6196 908 496 e. Mail: Juliane. Willmann-Lemcke@bafa. bund. de 13