On 22nd May 2023 ECJU issued Notice to Exporters (NTE) 2023/08, providing guidance on the tactics often used by illicit procurement agents to obtain sanctioned and/or otherwise restricted items.
The full NTE may be viewed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202308-russia-sanctions-trade-sanctions-circumvention/nte-202308-russia-sanctions-trade-sanctions-circumvention
Comment – This is a timely reminder of the risks associated with illicit procurement and the need for robust due diligence.
