FAQ: Where do I find technology control lists?
With regard to tangible items such as agents or equipment, the Australia Group (Lists for biological agents and equipment) and the European Union-list for export control (Council Regulation (EC) No.1504/2004) may be used to complement technology controls. There are also other control lists, for example, relating to biosafety/biosecurity or in the field of genetic engineering.
However, contrary to lists that specify biological agents and toxins and/or equipment, no lists exist that solely specify dual-use biological weapon-related technologies.
Technology is usually addressed in respective legislation in generic terms only and means specific information necessary for the development, production, or use of a product. The information may take the forms of technical data (i.e. blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices such as disk, tape, read-only memories) or technical assistance (i.e., instruction, skills, training, working knowledge, consulting services as well as transfer of technical data).
However, contrary to lists that specify biological agents and toxins and/or equipment, no lists exist that solely specify dual-use biological weapon-related technologies.
Technology is usually addressed in respective legislation in generic terms only and means specific information necessary for the development, production, or use of a product. The information may take the forms of technical data (i.e. blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices such as disk, tape, read-only memories) or technical assistance (i.e., instruction, skills, training, working knowledge, consulting services as well as transfer of technical data).