The UN Sanctions Democratic Republic of Congo Regulations 2008, administered by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), have been updated. The regulations establish prohibitions on sanctioned supplies, sanctioned services, and dealings with designated persons or entities, as well as controlled assets, in line with UN Security Council resolutions concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo. The latest version, dated March 26, 2026, consolidates previous amendments and maintains the regulatory framework.

Entities involved in international trade, particularly those dealing with goods, services, or financial transactions that could be linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo, must review these regulations to ensure compliance. This includes understanding definitions of 'export sanctioned goods,' 'sanctioned service,' and 'sanctioned supply,' and adhering to prohibitions on dealings with designated individuals or entities and controlled assets. Permits may be available for specific sanctioned supplies or services, administered by the Minister.