Brazil's poultry safety systems cleared by European Commission audit

The European Commission completed an audit confirming that Brazil's poultry and honey supply chain oversight meets EU regulatory standards, particularly regarding antimicrobial use protocols. Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock received recognition for implementing proper inspection procedures and training. However, formal export resumption requires additional approval steps from EU regulatory committees that have not yet been scheduled.

Brazil's poultry and honey sectors have passed a comprehensive European Commission evaluation focused on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. The audit assessed Brazil's official oversight mechanisms, inspector qualifications, and compliance monitoring across the supply chain. Officials from Brazil's agriculture ministry worked alongside state-level authorities to document their control procedures and demonstrate alignment with EU safety requirements during the Commission's on-site investigation.

The approval represents significant progress after a period of restricted market access, though final reinstatement depends on bureaucratic confirmation. The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed must schedule and hold a formal decision meeting to authorize resumed shipments. Industry representatives anticipate this procedural step will follow, given the positive technical assessment.