Export controls and sanctions

Find information on sanction regimes, arms embargoes and restriction on the export of strategic goods.

These pages give you information on export restrictions applying to all countries as well as those specific to individual countries.

Information on the countries that are under export controls and sanctions.

Find out about the restrictions that apply to all countries.

Find out about the specific measures we have in place against terrorists.

In the UK, binding UN embargoes are implemented by prohibiting the export of goods and technology on the Military List.

The UN Charter allows for the use of collective measures, i.e. 'sanctions', where there is deemed to be a threat to international peace and security.

The European Union applies targeted restrictive measures (sanctions) against a number of third countries, entities and individuals.

The Sanctions Team
International Organisations Department
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH

Tel: (+)44 20 7008 3163

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE