MENACS
The Middle East
Next Generation
of Arms Control
Specialists Network

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a voluntary group of 44 supplier countries who contribute to the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons by restricting nuclear trade for peaceful purposes . Since its creation in 1975, NSG has designed and implemented two guidelines  for nuclear exports and nuclear related exports, including dual-use items.

The NSG Guidelines are implemented by each participating government in accordance with its national laws and practices . Decisions on export applications are taken at the national level in accordance with national export licensing requirements.

Relevant Documents 

INFCIRC/539/Rev.5 (Dec. 2012), an IAEA information circular provides detailed background on the NSG and is updated periodically.

Updated Control Lists as agreed to date (June 2012)
Updated NSG Part 1 – Trigger List (PDF file)
Updated NSG Part 1 – Trigger List, track edit change version (PDF file)
Updated NSG Part 2 – Dual-Use List (PDF file)
Updated NSG Part 2 – Dual-Use List, track edit change version (PDF file)