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On Monday, 9th February 2026, the Department of Business and Trade, Export Control Joint Unit announced a series of webinars to be held between March and May to “address important topics to help you navigate the ‘Apply to export controls goods’ service, also known as LITE, Licensing for International Trade and Enterprise”.
The ECJU has provided details on the four webinars as follows.
Applying for an OIEL Open Individual Export Licence
With step-by-step guidance on the application process, this webinar will demonstrate the LITE update, which will enable OIEL applications to be submitted through the SPIRE replacement.
How to use the 'Apply to Export Controlled Goods Service': Determining Ultimate End Users
This webinar will provide “A practical guide to identifying end users vs ultimate end users in LITE, with scenario walkthroughs, a live demo, and Q&A” The content suggests alignment with the updated End User Stocking Undertaking, which was issued in September 2025, which requires information on the “export journey” that the goods on the application will take.
How to use the 'Apply to Export Controlled Goods Service ': Editing Applications
This webinar will help delegates improve their understanding of which information can and cannot be provided at different stages of licence applications. An application may be subject to an ECJU request for information or clarification based on the details provided. The webinar will provide information on how to respond to this type of query, which includes a request to edit the application. There will also be information on what constitutes a “best practice” for thoroughly reviewing applications before submission, as well as advice on when and how to withdraw an application.
Focusing on other entities that may need to be declared on the application, this webinar will address the definitions and distinctions between consignees, third parties, and additional contacts.
The webinar has been advertised as “may be best suited to users who handle complex supply chain exports involving intermediaries”.
In addition, a link has been provided for attendees to submit questions in advance of the four-hour webinars.
The ECJU webinar information states that experts from the Department of Business and Trade’s Programme Management Team, Digital Data & Technology team, and Licensing Unit will lead each session.
Details of all the webinars can be found here.
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