Chapter 10 - SCOMET: Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies

Export controls on dual use items require authorization, SCOMET categorisation, and catch all regulation to prevent WMD diversion.

The SCOMET framework regulates export of dual use goods, software and technology by requiring export authorization for items on the National Export Control List, aligning controls with international non proliferation regimes and domestic statutes. The List is divided into categories with specified licensing authorities; nuclear and munitions items have separate licensing jurisdictions, while other categories fall under DGFT. Imported SCOMET goods cannot be re exported without authorization. Catch all controls apply to non SCOMET items suspected of WMD or military end use, and various authorisation types and post export reporting requirements are prescribed.