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Qnister Screening makes it easy to find blacklisted companies and individuals. Search multiple lists at once and see if there are sanctions that could affect your collaboration with a particular actor.
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Find out if actors have sanctions issued against them
Through a simple search in Qnister Screening, you can find out if a person or company currently has sanctions issued against them. It can help you to determine how a possible collaboration with the actor can be affected.
If your search is listed in one of the registers, you will be immediately informed and can see which register or registers are relevant.
The new sanctions law – what you need to know
From June 10, 2025, a new sanctions law takes effect in Sweden. The rules become stricter and more in line with the EU’s common framework. The law affects companies, authorities, and individuals involved in trade, financial transactions, or business relations that may fall under sanctions.
Key points:
- Clearer rules – new categories of offenses: sanction offenses, serious offenses, and repeated offenses.
- No loopholes – circumvention through third countries or false information is also punishable.
- Negligence counts – lack of proper checks and controls can lead to liability.
- Mandatory reporting – authorities must report suspected violations.
- Faster decisions – the government can introduce new types of sanctions more quickly.
- Stronger enforcement – including customs measures, confiscation, and denial of entry for sanctioned individuals.
The law raises the bar for compliance – and everyone, from businesses to public authorities and individuals, needs to take note.
How to ensure your business complies with the new law
To stay one step ahead and avoid problems, it’s wise to keep the following in mind:
- Stay updated – EU sanctions lists change frequently, so always make sure you have the latest information.
- Think one step further – even indirect transactions, such as re-exports via other countries, can be affected.
- Document smartly – keep records of business relationships and transactions, especially when dealing with high-risk countries.
- Build routines – use end-user certificates, contract clauses, and risk assessments to reduce potential risks.
- Dare to act – if something seems suspicious, take it seriously. Authorities also have a reporting obligation.
Check your business partners quickly and easily with our search tool – see immediately if anyone is on the sanctions lists before entering into transactions.
What are sanctions?
Sanctions are issued to restrict a state, group or individuals
Sanctions impose restrictions on the freedom of action of a state, a group or individuals through a unilateral decision of one state or collective decision of other states. This is because the states want to try to influence the behavior of the state, group or individual through various economic and political measures.
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