Brazilian government says it was surprised by EU decision on meat.

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MPLSA) stated on Tuesday (12) that it had received “with surprise” the European Union’s decision to remove Brazil from the list of countries authorized to export animal products intended for human consumption to the bloc from September 3, 2026. The statement was made through an official note released by the Brazilian government after the vote held in Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed of the European Commission, which approved the update to the health list. According to MPLSDespite the decision, Brazilian exports of animal products are currently proceeding normally. "The Brazilian government will promptly take all necessary measures to reverse this decision, return to the list of authorized countries, and guarantee the flow of sales of these products to the European market, to which it has exported for 40 years," the ministry stated in a note. The ministry also affirmed that the head of… Brazilian Delegation next to European Union already has a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday (13) with health authorities from the European bloc to seek clarification on the decision.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.