ITAR Compliance
What is ITAR? The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) detail the regulations governing the export of defense related materials and technologies, including hardware, software, and services. Administered by the (DDTC) Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, (Department of State) the goal of ITAR is to safeguard U.S. national security and further U.S. foreign policy objectives and policies. It provides definitions of important terms, with information and procedures for registration, licenses, agreements, general policies, violations, penalties, and administrative procedures.Under ITAR §122.1(a) a company is required to register if it manufactures defense articles even if they are never exported.  What does it mean to businesses?If your company deals with military equipment, supplies, or technologies, the ITAR regulations specify that you share these items only with U.S. persons and organization unless you receive authorization from the Department of State or qualify for a special exemption. Companies and individuals may face potentially heavy fines or penalties for providing foreign persons with access to ITAR-protected defense items.
How to become ITAR compliant: 1. Assessment including audit and planning process 2. Registration with the (DDTC) part of the U.S. Department of State 3. Establish a written ITAR & Export Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual 4. Export classify all your part numbers — products, parts, supplies and service. 5. Know whether any party you do business with is not a U.S. person (as defined by the ITAR) 6. Ensure you have a Technology Control Plan in place 7. Screen for denied parties EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) 8. Keep accurate records on all activity against State Department licenses and agreements plus control all ITAR restricted technical data 9. Train and implement new policies 10. Compliance audit – (verification)  CVG Strategy can help you achieve all of these steps. With our expertise, you will: - Increase your compliance levels and make sure your company is prepared for an internal, customer or government audit.
- Empower your employees. With one, easy-to-learn customized process integrated into your company’s quality management system, you and your staff gain complete control ITAR restricted data and product. - Have a compliant process and system to keep you from having problems with your customers and the government. |
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