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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)

Resolution 1540 requires States to establish domestic controls to prevent nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and related means of delivery from reaching non-State actors, making it a key foundation for export control and non-proliferation governance.

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Resolution 1540 requires States to establish domestic controls to prevent nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and related means of delivery from reaching non-State actors, making it a key foundation for export control and non-proliferation governance.

Authority
United Nations Security Council
Date
May 24, 2026
Jurisdiction
UN / International
Library
International Organizations and Global Governance

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