Strengthen your export compliance with a comprehensive sanctions screening program
Strengthen your export compliance
When your shipment gets held at customs because a supplier appears on a denied parties list, or an investor asks about sanctions compliance during due diligence, “we thought we were covered” won’t suffice.
Our Sanctions Compliance Program ensures that your entire supply chain complies with international regulations on economic sanctions, embargoes, and denied parties lists. Every actor involved in your export transactions—customers, suppliers, partners, and consignees—is thoroughly screened to ensure that no restricted party is part of the process. We also secure the handling of controlled technical information through strict access management based on the “right and need to know” principle.
Our added value
Navigating sanctions compliance shouldn’t feel like walking through a minefield. With over 22 years of hands-on export control experience, we understand the pressure: regulations change constantly, sanctions lists expand without warning, and requirements can overwhelm companies focused on growth.
We guide you in selecting the best-fit automated screening tools, adapted to your specific compliance requirements and company size.
Why implement a Sanctions Compliance Program?
In 2024, enforcement agencies issued unprecedented fines, with OFAC penalties reaching $20 million for sanctions violations and defence contractors facing settlements exceeding $200 million.
Looking to secure your operations against sanctions risk?
Implementing a robust sanctions compliance program helps you:
- Protect your company from unintentional breaches of international sanctions
- Ensure transactions comply with EU, US (OFAC), and UN sanctions lists
- Secure internal access to controlled technical data
- Prevent reputational and financial risks linked to non-compliance
- Align your compliance processes with current regulatory expectations
A proven methodology adapted to your business
With over 30 years of field expertise, we support businesses of all sizes in designing effective Sanctions Compliance Programs. From supply chain mapping to internal screening and training, we build integrated systems that protect your business and support sustainable international growth.
External Screening :
Ensuring your partners are compliant
We help you map and validate the full transaction circuit:
- Identification of external actors: customers, consignees, freight forwarders, and suppliers
- Verification of their role in the export or procurement chain
- Definition of screening checkpoints throughout the transaction
We set up a structured external screening process:
- Sanctions list checks (EU, OFAC, UN, BIS, DFAT, etc.)
- Detection of embargoed countries and restricted individuals or entities
- Use of dedicated tools (free or commercial)
- Risk assessment of flagged entities
We help you create:
- Screening records and logs for each transaction
- Audit-ready documentation and justification of decisions
- Integration with your ERP or compliance tools
Need help with denied party screening?
We can assist you in choosing and implementing the most relevant screening solution for your business.
Internal Screening: Control access to sensitive data
- Protecting controlled technical information is a core element of your Sanctions Compliance Program
- Definition of access rights per role and project
- Justification process based on business need and compliance criteria
- Segregation of access for non-EU or non-US persons when applicable
- Tailored internal training programs on sanctions compliance
- Awareness sessions for engineering, IT, legal, and procurement teams
- Examples of real-life violations and practical case studies that make the risks concrete
- Records of access control decisions
- Logs of internal data movements and file transfers
- Internal audit trail for future inspections
FAQ
Sanction screening program
What is a Sanctions Compliance Program ?
It’s a structured approach to ensure your company does not engage with sanctioned entities or violate embargoes—encompassing policies, screening processes, training, and documentation.
What are the main sanctions lists I need to check ?
The EU Consolidated List, US OFAC SDN List, UN Security Council sanctions, and depending on your markets, UK and Australian lists.
Do I need special tools to screen my suppliers ?
Dedicated screening tools are recommended. We can help you select and configure the one suited to your company.
Does sanctions compliance only concern export teams?
No — it involves purchasing, logistics, project teams, IT, legal, and management. All play essential roles.