Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Finland. 2020 ‘International Transfers.’ National Report of Finland on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 3, pp. 6-8. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations. 1 January
Relevant contents
Licensing and authorisation
3.4. What kind of documentation does your country require prior to authorising an export of SALW to another country?
a) An end-user certificate (EUC) from the importing country. YES
i) What elements does an end-user certificate in your country contain?
1) Detailed description (type, quantity, characteristics) of the SALW or technology. YES
2) Contract number or order reference and date. YES
3) Final destination country. YES
4) Description of the end-use of the SALW. YES
5) Exporter's details (name, address and business name). YES
6) End-user information (name, position, full address and original signature). YES
7) Information on other parties involved in the transaction. YES
8) Certification by the relevant government authorities of the authenticity of the end-user. YES
9) Date of issue. YES
10) Other:
Assurance that the products will not be re-exported without a prior consent of the Government of Finland
3.10.3. Are there exceptions to the requirement to mark imported SALW? YES
3.10.3.1. If so, describe: Direct imports by the government, historic firearms if the marking would destroy the historical value of the object."
3.11. Does your country require that exporters and importers of SALW keep records of their activities? YES
3.11.1. What information must be recorded?
a) Quantity of SALW traded. YES
b) Type or model of SALW traded. YES
c) Markings appearing on transferred SALW. YES
d) Transactions. YES
i) Identity of buyer/seller. YES
ii) Country SALW are to be delivered to or purchased from. YES
iii) Date of delivery. YES
e) Other: Caliber, mode of operation
3.11.2 How long must records of transfers be kept? 30 Years
[SALW = Small arms and light weapons]