Sao Paulo: Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry has adjusted export controls for meat and derivatives to meet European Union antimicrobial usage requirements, aiming to prevent a suspension of shipments to the bloc starting in September.
The EU threatened to halt some imports from Brazil if it fails to comply by September 3 with rules banning antimicrobials used to promote animal growth or boost production.
Facilities authorized to export to the EU must implement auditable controls demonstrating compliance with European antimicrobial rules, according to a ministry circular dated July 1.
Controls must ensure traceability of materials and animals, and maintain evidence of eligibility for EU-destined batches.
Brazil was excluded from a May list of countries authorized to export meat to the EU over antimicrobial concerns.
The EU is a major destination for Brazilian meat, with poultry exports at $800 million in 2025 and beef exceeding $1 billion.
Brazil risks losing export access for cattle, poultry, eggs, aquaculture products, honey and casings.
Abiec, representing beef producers, declined to comment, while ABPA, representing poultry and pork producers, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Leticia Fucuchima; Writing by Isabel Teles; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
