JURISDICTION SCREENING GUIDES · GUIDEUPDATED 2026-03-04
    Jurisdiction Screening Guides

    UN Sanctions Screening Workflow

    Screen against UN sanctions context as part of global counterparty controls.

    Use this workflow for UN sanctions checks within customer, vendor, and partner due diligence. It provides one evidence-based process for analyst review.

    §01What this workflow covers

    SCOPE
    • Include UN checks in standard onboarding workflows.
    • Review potential matches with source-backed context.
    • Retain results for internal and external review.

    §02Key statistics

    DATA
    Sanctions jurisdictions covered
    OFAC, EU, UN, UK & more
    ScreenVeritAI coverage model
    Key workflow dimensions
    5 (Sanctions, Criminal Watchlists, PEP, Adverse Media, UBO)
    ScreenVeritAI workflow model

    §03Compliance glossary

    TERMS
    Sanctions screening
    A control process that checks a person or entity against sanctions and watchlist datasets.
    PEP
    Politically Exposed Person: an individual in a prominent public function requiring enhanced due diligence.
    UBO
    Ultimate Beneficial Owner: the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.

    §04Authoritative references

    SOURCES

    §05Expert perspective

    NOTE

    UN Security Council designations set the baseline every member state is obligated to transpose into domestic law — but transposition timing and scope still vary, which is where screening gaps open up.

    International Sanctions Monitor · Industry Publication

    §06Frequently asked questions

    Q&A
    Q.01
    Is UN screening available with other checks?
    Yes. UN checks can run alongside other sanctions and risk datasets.
    Q.02
    Can this support trade and procurement flows?
    Yes. It is suitable for both operational and strategic due diligence.
    Q.03
    Can we store supporting evidence?
    Yes. The workflow supports recordkeeping for audit and governance purposes.
    Q.04
    Can this be used for ongoing monitoring?
    Yes. UN checks can be included in recurring re-screening controls.