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The European Union removed Brazil from the list of countries authorized to export beef, pork, poultry, eggs, honey and other animal products to the bloc, effective September 3, 2026. The exclusion is based on Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products — specifically Article 118(1) on restrictions on antimicrobial use in livestock. ?
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"List of third countries or regions thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain animals and products of animal origin intended for human consumption as regards the restrictions on the use of certain antimicrobial medicinal products laid down in Article 118(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6"
"The Commission confirms that Brazil is not included in the list, meaning that it can no longer export to the EU commodities (both food producing live animals and derived products) such as bovine, equine, poultry, eggs, aquaculture, honey and casings, with effect as from 3 Septemb"
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The Brazilian government expressed "surprise" at the European decision in a joint statement from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture and Livestock, and Development, Industry, Trade and Services released on May 12, 2026. According to the statement, Brazil "will promptly take all necessary measures to reverse this decision, return to the list of authorized countries and ensure the flow of sales of these products to the European market." ?
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"The Brazilian government said on Tuesday, May 12, that it was "surprised" by the European Union's decision to remove Brazil from the list of countries authorized to export animal-origin products for human consumption to the bloc as of September this year. The statement was made in a joint note issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services."
Brazil's exclusion is not related to European deforestation regulation (EUDR), as some outlets reported, but to rules on antimicrobials used in animal production. The European Commission said it had not received guarantees that Brazil would fully comply with sanitary requirements by the established deadline, making it the only country removed from the list for this reason. ?
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"List of third countries or regions thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain animals and products of animal origin intended for human consumption as regards the restrictions on the use of certain antimicrobial medicinal products laid down in Article 118(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6"
The Brazilian government defended having a "robust sanitary system of internationally recognized quality" and highlighted that it has supplied agricultural products to the European market for about 40 years. A meeting with European sanitary authorities was scheduled for May 13, 2026 to seek clarification on the reasons for the exclusion. ?
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"In the official note, the Brazilian government defended the quality of the country's sanitary control system and highlighted Brazil's track record in agricultural exports. According to the statement, Brazil has a "robust sanitary system of internationally recognized quality" and is currently the world's largest exporter of animal protein. The government also noted that Brazil has supplied agricultural products to the European market for about 40 years."
Brazil's exclusion from the EU's authorized exporters list takes effect on September 3, 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro attributed the European decision to the Lula government and claimed he would solve the problem if elected
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Legal basis for European decision
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What specific measures does Brazil plan to implement to meet European requirements on antimicrobials?
Why it's still unknown: The Brazilian government mentioned it would take "all necessary measures" but did not detail what these measures would be.
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What was the result of the meeting between Brazilian and European authorities scheduled for May 13, 2026?
Why it's still unknown: The meeting was scheduled but there is no public record of the result or clarifications obtained.
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What is the estimated economic impact of the exclusion for the Brazilian export sector?
Why it's still unknown: No source presented data on volume of affected exports or estimated financial losses.