LivestockBrazil shipped about 312,000 tonnes of poultry meat to the EU in the first nine months of 2026, a third more than in all of 2025, and the EU poultry association AVEC wants a vote on restoring Brazil's export authorisation postponed.
LivestockThe European Commission says it will propose lifting its ban on Brazilian poultry meat and honey after a positive audit, while Brazil cannot yet reliably certify that its beef meets the EU's lifetime requirements.
LivestockBecause traceability must run from birth, only cattle born after Brazil fixes its antimicrobial controls could supply the EU; the bloc suspended Brazilian animal products on 3 September.
LivestockEuropean Commission auditors found Brazil's antimicrobial controls meet EU rules for poultry meat and honey, a step towards lifting a suspension in force since 3 September; beef exports are not expected to return before 2028.
