Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors is on the Defence & Security rulebook because its official title matches explosives precursors. Source: EUR-Lex and European Parliament procedure file; company-specific applicability still depends on your activities. Methodology

Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors: what it means for Defence & Security

The Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors is part of the EU rulebook for defence & security. Its subject matter covers explosives precursorscore to the sector. Here’s what the act does, why it’s on your radar, and how to see whether it affects your specific company.

Act
32019R1148
Type
Regulation
Stage
Procedure completed
Dated
2019-06-20
Procedure
2018/0103(COD)
Lead committee
LIBE

What the act does

to strengthen and clarify EU provisions on the marketing and use of explosives precursors in order to prevent the illicit manufacture of explosives. PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure on an equal footing with the Council. BACKGROUND: Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on explosive precursors aimed to limit the availability of these chemical substances to the general public, and ensure the appropriate reporting of…

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Why it matters for Defence & Security

Defence, security and dual-use technology companies face EU rules on export control, defence procurement and firearms. These are the EU acts most likely to apply.

Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors sits in that rulebook because its subject matter covers explosives precursors. Whether — and how — it applies to a given business depends on that business’s activities, products and markets.

Does the Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors apply to your company?

This act’s scope covers:

  • explosives precursors

Does your business touch any of these?

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Primary sources

The act’s summary is the European Parliament’s own procedure record; the sector connection is the act’s stated subject matter. Lex shows the law and the grounded connection — not legal advice. Data © European Union (Decision 2011/833/EU). Methodology.