UK sanctions end-use controls add a notice-triggered licensing layer
The UK’s new Regulation 55A regime comes into force on 13 May 2026 and allows DBT, OTSI, HMRC and related agencies to issue written notices that make otherwise uncontrolled goods licensable where diversion risk exists.
BY GEOPOLITICS DESK · MAY 7, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
The UK’s new Regulation 55A regime comes into force on 13 May 2026 and allows DBT, OTSI, HMRC and related agencies to issue written notices that make otherwise uncontrolled goods licensable where diversion risk exists. For law firms and in-house teams, the practical work is client-specific: map high-risk routes, document end-use diligence, and prepare escalation playbooks before a notice lands.