The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MPLSA) published, on April 27th, Ordinance SDA/MPLSA No. 1,617/2026, which establishes new rules for the use of antimicrobials in animal production, focusing on the protection of public health and the responsible use of these inputs. The regulation prohibits, throughout the national territory, the import, manufacture, marketing, and use of performance-enhancing additives containing antimicrobials classified as important for human or veterinary medicine. The ordinance also mandates the cancellation of registrations for the corresponding products. Among the antimicrobials prohibited as performance-enhancing additives are avoparcin, bacitracin, zinc bacitracin, bacitracin methylene disalicylate, and virginiamycin, as listed in the annex to the regulation. Products manufactured or imported before the ordinance came into effect may be marketed and used for up to 180 days, including those in transit or undergoing customs clearance. This measure reinforces the Ministry of Agriculture's commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance and harmonizing national practices with international recommendations. The objective is to contribute to preserving the effectiveness of these essential medicines for human, animal, plant, and environmental health, in line with the One Health concept. *The complete list of antimicrobials prohibited as performance-enhancing additives can be found on the Ministry's website: https://www.gov.br/agricultura/pt-br/assuntos/insumos-agropecuarios/insumos-pecuarios/alimentacao-animal/legislacao-alimentacao-animal
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