UKSL Sanctions designation

Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)

Entity · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
CHW0006
OFSI group ID
12426
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • The Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) is the Syrian regime’s principal entity for the development of chemical weapons. The SSRC is responsible for the development and production of chemical weapons, as well as the missiles and artillery to deliver them, operating at a number of sites in Syria.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

  • Lines: Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)
  • Lines: Barzeh Street
  • Lines: P.O. Box 4470
  • Lines: Damascus
  • Country: Syria
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