Regulator profile

ECJU

Export Control Joint Unit

Enforcement Regulator

3 areas of regulation · 2 laws enforced · UK-wide

What ECJU does

Administers the UK export licensing system for military and dual-use goods, software, and technology. Part of the Department for Business and Trade. Processes export licence applications via the SPIRE system.

Additional information

Controls exports of encryption, advanced computing, AI technologies, and surveillance equipment. Uses SPIRE online system.

Contact ECJU

Website Visit official website Email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk Phone 020 7215 4594

Types of regulation

Dual Use Export Control Military

Legal framework

Legislation that ECJU directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Related legislation

Legislation connected to ECJU's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Administered / monitored

Sectors regulated

Defence Manufacturing

Coverage area

UK-wide