iPIC is a voluntary mechanism of information exchange on intended trade between designated authorities in importing and exporting countries which are responsible for issuing trade licenses.
More than 70 countries are currently participating and sharing information on their licensing system, registered exporters and importers, quotas and bans through so-called iPIC info sheets.
The designated authorities in charge of issuing import / export licenses are encouraged to consult the iPIC info sheets of their respective trade partners before issuing any license. Discrepancies should be clarified between the focal points of the exporting and importing countries with copy to the ECA Network Coordinator.
Countries who did not previously participate in iPIC initiative are invited to consider participation.
Here you can find iPIC Brochure and Statistics from iPIC 2010 implementation providing a general overview and Interim evaluation of the EU participation in iPIC 2010.