On Thursday 29 October 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise its annual seminar on export controls, exclusively for companies. We warmly invite you to attend.

During this one‑day seminar, you will receive:

• all essential information and practical tools on export controls
• information on the legislation and regulations you need to take into account
• guidance on compliance and due diligence issues
• updates on recent developments in export control policy
• contributions from interesting speakers

There will also be an opportunity to talk with colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Import and Export Service (CDIU) and receive direct answers to your questions.

What? Export Control Seminar for Companies 2026, including coffee and lunch
When? Thursday 29 October 2026, 09:30–16:00
Where? Rijnstraat 8, The Hague, Grote Zaal

Info:  exportcontrolseminar@minbuza.nl

Registrer:  https://forms.gle/FyYbyjFsS35rNTJZA

Because the Ministry wants to give as many companies as possible the opportunity to attend this seminar, we kindly ask you to register no more than two participants per organisation.

Why this seminar?
Dual‑use items, or goods for dual use, are products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

For the export of dual‑use items to countries outside the EU, an export licence is required. This can be obtained from the Central Import and Export Service (CDIU) of Customs.

Examples of dual‑use items include certain pathogens and toxins, as well as equipment and materials that can be used in the processing or production of pathogens or toxins. Your company may also be subject to dual‑use regulations.

Each year, the Export Control and Strategic Goods (ESG) Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organises an export control seminar. This seminar is widely promoted and covers a range of topics, from the basics of export controls to sanctions and related issues.