Internal Control System (ICS) — implementation and certification for trade in strategic goods
The Internal Control System — known in Poland by its abbreviation WSK — is mandatory for companies trading in goods of strategic importance to national security. REACTUS provides comprehensive support in designing, implementing and certifying an ICS in line with the Polish Act on foreign trade in goods, technologies and services of strategic importance.
What the ICS is and who it applies to
The Internal Control System (WSK) is a documented organisational framework ensuring that trade in strategic goods — both military equipment and dual-use items — complies with Polish law, EU law and international control regimes. Holding a certified ICS is a precondition for obtaining global and general authorisations for foreign trade.
The ICS certificate is official confirmation that the company has implemented the security procedures required to lawfully trade in armaments and in dual-use goods and technologies. The certificate is essential for businesses taking part in international transactions of strategic significance.
How we support you
- /001analysing the company's activity against its export control obligations,
- /002preparing the complete ICS documentation (system manual, procedures, instructions),
- /003integrating the ICS with existing management systems (ISO 9001, AQAP),
- /004training the export control officer and other staff,
- /005preparing the company for the certification audit,
- /006maintaining and improving the system after certification.
The benefits of implementing an ICS with REACTUS
- —access to global and general authorisations — faster international trade,
- —reduced risk of breaching sanctions and export control rules,
- —credibility with foreign partners and state institutions,
- —a system built around how your company actually operates, not a template.
Lead expert
Lt. Col. (Ret.), MSc Eng.
Piotr Tomaszewski
Expert in export control and the Internal Control System
A graduate of the Military University of Technology, specialising in the control of trade in goods of strategic importance. His experience comes from specialist training at certification bodies and from serving as Export Control Officer and supervising the Internal Control System at a number of organisations, including international ones. His current work focuses on advising companies engaged in trade in strategic goods: conducting internal audits of the Internal Control System under his own accreditation and supervising the day-to-day work of the Export Control Officer across the full scope of that role. He also performs the duties of Export Control Officer personally, which keeps his knowledge and experience tested against real transactions.
Meet the whole team →Arrange an ICS consultation — +48 660 535 207.
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