EU Audit Clears Brazil's Poultry Controls on Antimicrobial Use, But Export Resumption Awaits Regulatory Steps
The European Commission's final audit report has found that Brazil's official poultry and honey supply chain controls meet EU standards on antimicrobial use, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). However, the reinstatement of Brazil on the EU's approved suppliers list remains pending further European regulatory steps, including a yet-to-be-scheduled meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed.
The European Commission has published a final audit report concluding that Brazil's official system for poultry and honey supply chains is capable of providing the guarantees required under European regulations regarding antimicrobial use, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) announced on 2 October 2026.
ABPA welcomed the report, attributing the favourable outcome to the work of Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and State Official Services. The association specifically highlighted efforts in structuring procedures, training inspectors, conducting official controls, and presenting evidence during the European mission, as well as the technical dialogue maintained between Mapa and EU authorities throughout the process.
ABPA president Ricardo Santin said the result marks a meaningful step toward the resumption of poultry meat exports to the EU. "The report is an important recognition of the serious and consistent work of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the State Secretariats and their professionals, together with the Brazilian production chain," Santin said. "The favourable assessment demonstrates the capacity of our official system to offer the guarantees required by the European Union and represents a concrete step forward for the resumption of poultry meat exports."
Nevertheless, the publication of the report does not yet authorise the resumption of shipments. According to ABPA, Brazil's reinstatement on the EU's list of approved suppliers depends on the completion of further European regulatory steps. Mapa is awaiting consideration of the matter by the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, at a meeting yet to be scheduled by European authorities.
ABPA said it will continue monitoring the process in coordination with Mapa, State Official Services, and the productive sector, with the expectation that a favourable technical evaluation will pave the way for a decision on resuming trade.
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