Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC)de-listed
Aliases
Center for Scientific Studies and Research (SSRC); Scientific Studies Research Centre (SSRC); Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Scientifiques (CERS); Center for Study and Research (CERS); Scientific Studies and Research Council; Syrian Scientific Research Council; Scientific Research Council (SCR)
Address
P.O. Box 4470, Damascus, , , SY
Linked to
https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/lists-of-parties-of-concern/entity-list
Official reason
In one of the largest sanctions actions in its history, OFAC is designating 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC), the Syrian government agency responsible for developing and producing non-conventional weapons and the means to deliver them. These 271 SSRC employees have expertise in chemistry and related discipline...
Other Information
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm0056
Date of listing
2011-08-15
Program information
Authority
US
Program
Entity List (EL) - Bureau of Industry and Security
Regime
BIS Export Control
Target State
Non-Proliferation
Measures
Other export restrictions
Official Information
The BIS Entity List has evolved into a formidable administrative enforcement tool that imposes a license requirement for exports, reexports, or transfers of some or all items subject to the EAR to listed foreign entities. Those on the BIS Entity List were placed there because there is reasonable cause to believe they have been involved, are involve...
Program URL
• BIS, "Don’t Let This Happen to You!", a compendium of case examples highlighting BIS criminal and administrative enforcement efforts: link