Export Controls: Why is it that if a license has already been granted, you have to re-apply even though its the same country but a different customer?

Question

Why is it that if a license has already been granted, you have to re-apply even though its the same country but a different customer?

Answer

Each export licence application is considered on a case by case basis. Even if a previous licence has been issued, the government will want to consider all aspects of the new application, including goods, end use and end user as circumstances may have changed since the last application.

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