# Dual-use screening

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Dual-use screening is a structured export control procedure carried out before goods are exported or transited, establishing whether they have both civilian and military applications that trigger licensing requirements.

Dual-use screening is a structured export control procedure carried out before goods are exported or transited, establishing whether they have both civilian and military applications that trigger licensing requirements. The first step checks whether the item appears on a relevant control list—such as the annexes of the EU Dual-Use Regulation or the Wassenaar Arrangement. The next step determines the applicable licensing category: individual licence, EU general export authorisation, or licence-free. Concurrently, the consignee, destination country, and declared end-use are assessed for sanctions exposure, diversion risk, and other red flags. Export compliance teams rely on end-user statements, supply chain documentation, and internal risk databases. Exporters who skip or incomplete this screening face substantial fines and potential revocation of export privileges.

**Source:** [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0821](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0821)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dual-use screening |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0821 |

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