Brazil changes rules to maintain meat exports to the European Union.

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has altered the rules for exporting meat and animal products to the European Union (EU), in response to the bloc's new requirements regarding the use of antimicrobials in animal production. This information was released on Friday (3) by Reuters. According to a circular from the ministry, dated July 1st and reviewed by the agency, establishments authorized to export to the European Union must adopt auditable controls capable of proving compliance with European sanitary standards. The new requirements mandate the implementation of traceability mechanisms for animals and raw materials used in production, as well as the maintenance of records proving the eligibility of batches destined for the European market. The changes aim to prevent the interruption of Brazilian exports to the bloc, scheduled to occur from September 3rd if the country does not meet the requirements established by European Union legislation.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.