Division GENERAL TECHNOLOGY NOTE (GTN) (To be read in conjunction with section E of Categories 1 to 9)

The export of "technology" which is "required" for the "development", "production" or "use" of goods controlled in Categories 1 to 9, is controlled according to the provisions of Categories 1 to 9.

"Technology""required" for the "development", "production" or "use" of goods under control remains under control even when applicable to non-controlled goods.

Controls do not apply to that "technology" which is the minimum necessary for the installation , operation, maintenance (checking) and repair of those goods which are not controlled or whose export has been authorised.

Controls on "technology" transfer do not apply to information "in the public domain", to "basic scientific research" or to the minimum necessary information for patent applications.