On January 22, 2008, the President signed National Security Presidential Directive mandating a series of reforms in the way trade is executed by the industry. These reforms included the need for companies to implement an export compliance program.
The purpose of U.S. export controls is to regulate and protect the interests and security of the United States. In order to ship items and technology overseas that may potentially jeopardize international security, U.S. companies must implement a compliance program.
Many of you have never heard of or followed the export control laws
- it's not uncommon.
Export controls have been in place for decades, but only recently spotlighted for enforcement. Don't put your company at risk any longer.
Even if your product is a common commercial good, their are regulations you must comply with as it relates to your export transaction.
The people you do business with - Screening against "Lists to Check"
Prohibited countries of ulitmate destination
ComplianceDesign.org is a consulting company which helps companies to understand U.S. export controls and develop your export compliance program.