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.
Controls exports of encryption, advanced computing, AI technologies, and surveillance equipment. Uses SPIRE online system.
Contact ECJU
- Phone
- 020 7215 4594
Official guidance from ECJU
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Open General Export Licences (OGELs) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Check if you need an export licence (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
ECJU service and performance code (opens in a new tab)
Publication
Export controls — dual-use items (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
OGEL (AUKUS Nations) (opens in a new tab)
Publication
UK Strategic Export Control Lists (opens in a new tab)
Publication
Crown exemption for controlled military list equipment and technology owned by the UK MOD (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
End-use controls applying to WMD-related items, including technical help (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 41 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
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.