EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Commission said Brazil failed to meet antibiotic standards, and beef exports topped 92,000 tonnes worth over 713 million euros in 2025.
- Starting Thursday, the European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and animal products, a Commission spokeswoman told AFP on Monday. Brazil is no longer authorized to export these products to the Union.
- The European Commission alleges Brazil failed to provide sufficient guarantees that exports meet standards restricting antimicrobial use in livestock. An audit of Brazil's poultry and honey sectors is due to conclude on Friday.
- Brazil served as the Union's second-largest beef supplier in 2025, exporting more than 92,000 tonnes worth over 713 million euros. The Commission noted Brazil remains an important partner and exports could resume once compliance is demonstrated.
- Farmer Carlos Roberto dos Santos from the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo conceded that "a European farmer has no way to compete with me." He warned that importing cheap meat will destroy the local farming sector.
- The Brazilian government has not responded to the announcement, though it stated in May that it would "quickly" act to reverse the suspension. Brussels declined to provide a timeline for when trade might resume.
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The European Union (EU) is suspending imports of meat and other animal products from Brazil starting Thursday.
The EU prohibits the use of antibiotics to promote growth in livestock and poultry farming. There are also clear rules for imports. This is now becoming a problem for animal products from Brazil.
The European Commission has banned the import of beef and poultry from Brazil due to significant violations of community health standards
This decision follows the discovery of the use of antibiotics and growth-promoting substances in Brazilian livestock farms, which are banned in the EU. The ban is a response to a warning issued last May, after technical audits revealed...
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.
In the absence of a guarantee on the conformity of these products, in particular on the use of antibiotics, the EU will suspend its imports from Brazil on Thursday. The country is the second largest exporter of beef for Europe.The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian poultry and beef from Thursday, said Brussels. The EU is awaiting guarantees from Brazil on compliance with its health rules.At this stage, the European Commission accus…
As of Thursday, the EU will suspend imports of meat and other animal products from Brazil. The background is a lack of evidence for the use of antibiotics.
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