The decree ensures that Russia fulfils its international obligations regarding the non-proliferation of chemical weapons, including its obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 1540 of April 28, 2004.
The decree amends the List of Chemicals, Equipment and Technology that can be used in the Creation of Chemical Weapons and are subjected to Export Controls, approved by Presidential Decree 1082 of August 28, 2001.
The amendments were required in order to implement the decision of the Eurasian Economic Community’s Intergovernmental Council (heads of government) of September 27, 2005, on Amendments and Additions to the Standard Lists of Goods and Technology subjected to Export Controls, adopted in accordance with article 3 of the Agreement on Common Procedures for Export Controls in the Eurasian Economic Community Member States of October 28, 2003.