Where can I verify this record?

The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) on a sanctions list?

Yes. Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

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Remarks

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

Aliases (7)

Center for Scientific Studies and Research (SSRC)·akaCenter for Study and Research (CERS)·akaScientific Research Council (SRC)·akaScientific Studies and Research Council·akaSyrian Scientific Research Council (SSRC)·akaCentre de Recherche de Kaboun·akaCentre d'Etude et de Recherche Scientifique (CERS)·aka

Addresses

Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), Barzeh Street, P.O. Box 4470, Damascus, Syria

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/31/2020.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.