WMD controlsNonproliferation
UNSCR 1540, strategic trade controls, export controls, sanctions, illicit procurement and proliferation prevention.
Binding / RegulatoryEuropean UnionMay 20, 2021
European Parliament and Council of the European Union
The EU Dual-Use Regulation establishes the Union control regime for exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items; EUR-Lex maintains the legal act and current consolidated versions.
Dual-use export controlsStrategic trade controlsWMD nonproliferation
Binding / RegulatoryInternationalApr 28, 2004
United Nations Security Council
UN Security Council Resolution 1540 requires States to take measures to prevent non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, related materials and means of delivery, including appropriate domestic controls.
Domestic controlsUNSCR 1540WMD nonproliferation
Official GuidanceInternationalDate not specified
United Nations Security Council
Official 1540 implementation resource organizing national legislative and regulatory information relevant to resolution 1540 obligations and related control measures.
Official GuidanceInternationalDate not specified
United Nations Security Council
United Nations overview of resolution 1540 obligations, the 1540 Committee mandate and implementation-support mechanisms for preventing non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and related materials.
Official GuidanceInternationalDate not specified
United Nations Security Council
1540 Committee repository of effective national implementation practices and examples relevant to legislative, regulatory, enforcement and coordination measures.
Official GuidanceInternationalDate not specified
United Nations Security Council
Official 1540 Committee information supporting national coordination and communication through designated points of contact for resolution 1540 implementation.
Official GuidanceInternationalDate not specified
United Nations Security Council
Official 1540 Committee implementation matrices organizing information on national measures reported or otherwise officially identified in relation to Security Council resolution 1540 and successor resolutions.