Restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons
Restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU). It imposes asset freeze and travel ban.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
Overview
At the European Council on 28 June 2018, Member States called for the prompt adoption of a new EU regime of restrictive measures to address the use and proliferation of chemical weapons. This is part of EU's support to the Decision of the Conference of the State Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (CWC) of 27 June 2018 on addressing the threat from chemical weapons use. On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons. These measures are in line with UN Security Council Resolutions 1540 (2004), 2118 (2013), 2209 (2015), 2235 (2015) and 2325 (2016). The measures include asset freeze and travel ban of persons and/or entities directly responsible for the development and use of chemical weapons as well as those who provide financial, technical or material support, and those who assist, encourage or are associated with them. Adopted by: EU.
Legal bases
- Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons
- Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons