End-Use Alone Won't Save You
- Arne Mielken
- Jul 25
- 3 min read
End-use statements are not a silver bullet for export compliance. Here’s what else you must do to stay on the right side of the law.
Export Control and Sanctions compliance is more than just a paper exercise—especially in the EU, UK, and USA. While end-use and end-user certificates are important tools in an export control professional's arsenal, they are no longer enough. In today’s rapidly evolving trade landscape, relying solely on them could land your company in serious legal, financial, and reputational trouble. Let's explore why—and what else you must do.
Key Questions Covered in This Blog:
Why are end-use certificates no longer sufficient for export compliance?
What are the risks of relying solely on customer declarations?
What additional measures should companies take?
What are the regulators expecting from exporters today?
How can you build a defensible due diligence process?
"End-use statements can support your due diligence—but without robust verification and contextual risk analysis, they’re just words on paper."Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager Ltd
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