# sanctions list screening

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Sanctions list screening gives freight forwarders, customs brokers, and compliance teams the means to check counterparties, transactions, and supply chains against national and international sanctions regimes — including lists maintained by the UN, EU, OFAC, and equivalent authorities.

Sanctions list screening gives freight forwarders, customs brokers, and compliance teams the means to check counterparties, transactions, and supply chains against national and international sanctions regimes — including lists maintained by the UN, EU, OFAC, and equivalent authorities. The objective is to detect links to sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries before a shipment is accepted or a business relationship is established. Most screening today runs through automated compliance software that flags potential matches in real time and generates an audit trail. Inadequate or absent screening exposes organisations to criminal liability, significant fines, and the revocation of export licences. Unlike simple name checks, full sanctions list screening also covers transaction data, trade routes, and commodity types.

**Source:** [https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treasury.gov/](https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treasury.gov/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | sanctions list screening |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 115 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treasury.gov/ |

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