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European Union
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/31
preamble
Recital (3)

Council Regulation (EU) 2016/31

law://eu/reg/2016/31/rct_3@2026-11-12

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Type: Regulation · Council Regulation (EU) 2016/31
Adopted: 14 Jan 2016
In force: 15 Jan 2016
Made by: Council of the European Union
Official: EUR-Lex 32016R0031 · ELI

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economic sanctions international sanctions Iran petroleum product trade restriction Common foreign and security policy

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Cites 1: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/36

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14 Jan 2016Reading

This text since 14 Jan 2016

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(3)On 14 January 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/36^note further extending the abovementioned exemption until 28 January 2016.

Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.