The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821.
Restrictions are imposed on such items because they can be used for both civil and military purposes.
The latest EU update brings the list in line with decisions taken in the multilateral Export Control Regime's Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Australia Group (AG) and Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) in 2024.
The aim is to ensure effective EU-level controls of new technologies, including:
- controls related to quantum technology
- semiconductor manufacturing and testing equipment and materials
- advanced computing integrated circuits and electronic assemblies, such as Field
- Programmable Logic Devices and Systems
- peptide synthesizers
The new list will enter into force on 8 November 2025 after consideration by the Council and the European Parliament.
The Commission said: “The EU considers that a multilateral approach to export controls is the most effective for protecting international security and supporting a global level-playing field. EU export controls for dual-use items are a key tool for international peace and security as well as the protection of human rights.”
