EU Researchers Launch Export Control Association
Several European research organizations and universities recently launched a group to share export compliance information and advocate on behalf of members. The European Export Control Association for Research Organizations aims to “unite European Union research institutes, universities and their export…
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control compliance officers with a view to address the specific character of export controls in a research context,” the group said on its website. Stephane Chardon, the European Commission’s chief export control official, said the group's formation is “welcome” news. “[I]t is essential to raise awareness -- and compliance -- within the research community considering their key role in sensitive technology transfers,” Chardon said July 26. The association said it hopes to be “open for membership soon.”