ITAR & CGP Compliance
Simthetiq is based in Canada, and we are identified by a Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD)
Q : What is Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) ?
A: The Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) helps strengthen Canada's defence trade controls through registration, prevention, deterrence and detection. This is achieved by regulating the access, possession and transfer in Canada of controlled goods and/or controlled technology. The CGD is legislated by the Defence Production Act (DPA).
US-based defense clients often require shielding solutions for electronic applications that are subject to ITAR controls. Additionally, Canadian counterpart regulations and the Defense Production Act require us to treat certain products as Controlled Goods regardless of whether or not they are subject to ITAR controls. For these reasons, Simthetiq is registered with the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD), which administers the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) in Canada. Our registration with CGP can be accessed and verified directly with the CGD.
The ITAR regulations provide exemptions to export permit requirements, which would otherwise be required to transmit technical data to Simthetiq in support of ITAR controlled applications. Section 126.5 of the ITAR sets out the Canadian exemption mechanisms, as well as certain limitations in paragraphs (b) (1) to (b) (21) of this section.
Because of our registration and compliance with CGP regulations, Simthetiq qualifies as a "Canadian-registered person" according to this section of the ITAR. Provided that your application is not limited by specific restrictions due to its application scenario, you should be able to transmit any required technical data without an export permit. Generally, any such technical data will fall under the categories of paragraph (c) (6) (i) or (ii) of the same section. Please refer to the ITAR for specific details on the Canadian exemptions and other requirements that may be applicable to your situation.
If you have any questions or comments about this ITAR & CGP Compliance please contact;
Simthetiq Inc.
5590 5th Avenue,
Montreal, Quebec, Canda
H1Y 2S7
Telephone: 1 514 464 2088
Email: info@simthetiq.com