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Brazil Voices ‘Deep Concern’ Over EU Suspension of Brazilian Meat Imports

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The European Union suspended imports of Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal products over concerns about compliance with its antimicrobial-use rules.
  • Brazil said it had submitted the requested documentation and warned it could consider reciprocal measures if no satisfactory solution emerges.
  • Brazil exported more than 92,000 tonnes of beef to the EU in 2025, worth more than 713 million euros.

Brazil has expressed “deep concern” after the European Union suspended imports of its meat and other animal products, demanding health guarantees from the South American country.

Deep concern

· Brazilian governmentThe government used the phrase to describe its reaction to the EU suspension.

The embargo took effect on Thursday and covers beef, poultry, eggs, honey and other products of animal origin. The EU excluded Brazil in May from its list of countries that comply with European rules on antimicrobial use in livestock production.

The suspension came amid pressure from Europe’s livestock industry following the signing of a free-trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. The agreement, involving Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, was signed in January and entered provisional force in May.

Reciprocity measures

· Brazilian Foreign Affairs and Agriculture and Livestock ministriesThe ministries warned Brazil could take reciprocal action if no satisfactory solution emerged.

Brazil’s government said it had introduced the necessary measures and provided European authorities with documentation and information on products intended for export. In a joint statement, the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture and Livestock ministries warned that the government was considering “reciprocity measures” if the two sides failed to reach a satisfactory solution.

Once it is demonstrated that the required rules have been met, exports to the EU may resume.

· European Commission spokespersonThe spokesperson explained the condition for ending the suspension.

A European Commission spokesperson said exports could resume once Brazil demonstrated compliance with the required rules. Brazil ranked as the EU’s second-largest beef supplier in 2025, shipping more than 92,000 tonnes valued at over 713 million euros.

Brazil implemented the necessary measures and submitted to the European authorities the relevant documentation and information concerning products intended for export.

· Brazilian governmentBrazil defended its compliance efforts.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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