European Union #101
Managing EU. Export Control compliance from outside the European Union. Basic structure – risks and common pitfalls!
A practical introduction for teams managing EU import and exports.
£115.00
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
16:00 CET / 15:00 BST / 7:00 PDT / 9:00 CDT / 10:00 EDT
Speaker
John Grayston
About the Webinar
Export controls are complex and high-risk. Errors can lead to shipment delays, financial penalties, reputational damage, and regulatory exposure. This session provides a clear, practical introduction to what needs to be done — and where organisations typically get it wrong.
This is a practical structured, experience-based walkthrough of how export controls work in practice from the EU and what responsible teams need to have in place. Note: We will also discuss UK Export Controls.
What we will cover
How to classify
Where to find the rules and support
Which export controls apply
Classification and dual-use considerations
Licensing requirements
Working with customs brokers
Identifying and managing risk
End-use and end-user checks
Common operational mistakes
First steps to build a basic compliance approach
After this session, you will be able to:
Identify whether your exports may be controlled
Understand where your risks sit
Ask the right questions internally and externally
Avoid common compliance failures
Take immediate practical steps
Why this matters now
Export controls are no longer a niche compliance topic.
Enforcement is increasing
Supply chains are under greater scrutiny than ever
Organisations that do not have a clear understanding of their obligations are exposing themselves to avoidable risk. This session provides the baseline knowledge required to operate with confidence.
John Grayston
John Grayston has practised EU law in Brussels for more than 25 years and is a recognised expert in customs, international trade, export controls and sanctions.He is a regular speaker at ICPA events both in the USA and in Europe. He is ICPA’s Honorary EU Counsel. He is the founder of Grayston & Company, advising international clients on EU regulatory, trade and commercial matters through a network of specialist advisors across key EU jurisdictions.
His work includes EU customs law, export control compliance (including US extra-territorial regimes such as ITAR and EAR), international trade law, and the commercial impact of Brexit on trade and logistics.