SCOMET items Export and SCOMET Regulation Non-Compliance/Violations: DGFT notifies Voluntary Disclosure SOP

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a voluntary disclosure Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for violations related to SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) export regulations. This initiative allows businesses involved in exporting sensitive items to self-report any non-compliance and seek corrective action. The SOP aims to bring greater transparency and accountability to the export process and encourages businesses to comply with regulations. By offering a voluntary disclosure mechanism, the DGFT seeks to foster a more compliant and transparent export environment. This step is seen as part of the broader effort to regulate and control the export of sensitive items in accordance with international trade agreements.