EU: French Technology Export Controls

France requires licenses for exporting quantum technologies and semiconductors

France has introduced new export controls on specific advanced technologies, including quantum computers and semiconductors. This development is part of broader efforts to safeguard national and EU security by regulating the flow of critical technologies. The new Export Controls Order 02-2024 will require businesses to secure licenses for exports of advanced electronic components and quantum technology to non-EU countries. These controls are in line with France’s commitment to the EU Dual-Use Regulation and the EU’s Economic Security Strategy, which recognises key technologies such as quantum and semiconductors as crucial for security.

Whether you’re a trade compliance professional, export consultant, or involved in export control, these changes are essential to understanding how global technology transfer regulations are evolving. This blog will break down the new rules, their implications, and the steps businesses must take to stay compliant.

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Key Questions Covered in This Blog

• What new export controls are being introduced in France for quantum technologies and semiconductors?

• How do these new controls align with the EU’s Economic Security Strategy?

• What items are covered under the Export Controls Order 02-2024?

• What impact will these changes have on businesses and exporters in the EU and beyond?

• What steps should businesses take to comply with these new controls?

"In today’s global trade environment, technology export controls are more important than ever to ensure that sensitive technologies do not fall into the wrong hands." Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager Ltd

Abbreviations Used in This Blog

• EU: European Union

• SBDU: Service des biens à double usage (French dual-use authority)

• EAR: Export Administration Regulations (USA)

• GDSII: Graphic Data System II (a format for semiconductor data)

• CMOS: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

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What New Export Controls Are Being Introduced in France for Quantum Technologies and Semiconductors?

As of 1 March 2024, French authorities will impose export license requirements on certain technologies critical to global security, notably quantum computers and semiconductors. These restrictions focus on technologies with potential military and strategic applications. Specifically, items covered include:

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