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Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) security plans are a requirement for work sites where goods are examined, possessed, or transferred. This is a requirement for all companies registered in the CGP as described in section 10 of the Controlled Goods Regulations. Controlled goods are primarily items, components and technical data that have been designated as
Explosive Atmosphere, MIL-STD-810, Method 511, is used to evaluate how equipment will function in an explosive fuel-air environment. This method has two procedures. Procedure I – Explosive Atmosphere evaluates the ability of equipment to operate in a fuel-air environment without causing the fuel air mixture to ignite. Procedure II – Explosive Containment evaluates the equipment’s
A 300-million-dollar penalty was imposed on Seagate Technology, LCC, by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). These administrative penalties were leveled at the business’s operations in Fremont, California and Singapore and include a five-year suspended Denial Order, which if activated, would terminate the organization’s ability to conduct export business under the Export Administration Regulations
Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810, Method 510 testing is used to evaluate equipment’s ability to withstand exposure to blowing sand and dust. This test is to be performed in environmental chambers and replicates natural exposures expected in hot-dry regions of the world. The standard defines dust as particles with a diameter less than 150 μm. Sand
Fungus MIL-STD-810 Method 508 evaluation is employed to assess a product’s susceptibility to support fungal growth. This test method is an important part of a testing program because fungus is present in a large number of environments and has numerous detrimental effects. Effects of Fungus Direct and indirect attacks can occur to products of natural
The U.S. Government continues to impose export compliance penalties for companies that commit violations. This is the case for exports that fall under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These penalties can include both civil and criminal fines, imprisonment, and denial of export privileges. Penalties Under the ITAR
Humidity MIL-STD-810 Method 507 is used to evaluate the ability of products to resist the effects of exposure to warm humid climates. This evaluation can be performed in a test facility using environmental chambers where costs or product scheduling is a consideration. The method provides test cycles for natural or induced exposures representative of a
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) expands treaty exemptions for the transfer of defense articles, services, and technical data enumerated on the Munitions List. This rule, which will become effective on May 12, 2023, is in effect for transfers between the United States and Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Effect of Rulemaking This
A new Department of Defense (DoD) requirement for contractors has been proposed. This would require contractors to provide applicable export authorizations when receiving certain types of government contracts. This proposed amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) would empower the Defense Contract Management Agency (DMCA) to request export authorizations when contracts require Government
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressed human rights abuses with additions to the Entity List of individuals and organizations that are enabling or engaging in human rights violations. The eleven entities added, in March of 2023, are based in China, Burma, Russia, and Nicaragua. These actions demonstrate the ongoing efforts by the Department
Rain, MIL-STD-810, Method 506 is used to evaluate materiel likely to be exposed to rain, water spray, or dripping water during storage, transit, or operation. It can also be used to evaluate seals, enclosures, and covers to prevent ingress of water, access effectiveness of water removal systems, and evaluate the physical deterioration of materials due
Microsoft export violations have resulted in multi-million-dollar penalties for the software provider. The company has made voluntary disclosures to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Most of these reported violations occurred between 2012 and 2019. These violations
Quality Management internal auditing is performed in an organization to assess strengths and weakness, and identify areas of noncompliance. These audits are usually conducted by employees of the organization to assess processes they are not directly involved in to ensure an unbiased analysis. Information gathered from a well performed internal audit can provide insights for
Solar Radiation (Sunshine), MIL-STD-810 Method 505 is used to evaluate thermal and actinic effects on equipment caused by exposure to the sun. This testing is performed in specially designed environmental chambers. This test methodology can be tailored to simulate spectral exposures at high altitudes where increased levels of Ultraviolet (UV) light are present. This method
Hosting giant, GoDaddy, has disclosed a Multi-Year Security Breach that has compromised customer security and may cause infection of websites. This is a noteworthy concern as the company acts as a hosting service for 20 million customers worldwide. The first breach was reported in November of 2019. Since this time the company has reported two
