Regulator Profile

ECJU

Export Control Joint Unit

Enforcement Regulator

3

Areas of regulation

3

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

Visit official website Email ECJU Call 020 7215 4594

Dual Use Export Control Military

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.

Legal framework

Legislation that ECJU enforces.

Primary legislation

• Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act 1939 Act 1939
• Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Act 1979

Secondary legislation

• The Rough Diamonds (Import and Export) Regulations 2003 UK Statutory Instrument 2003

Sectors regulated

Defence Manufacturing