The statement was made in a joint press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services.

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“The Brazilian government will promptly take all necessary measures to reverse this decision, return to the list of authorized countries, and ensure the continued sale of these products to the European market,” the statement emphasizes.

Meeting scheduled

The government reported that the head of the Brazilian delegation to the European Union already has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday (May 13) with European health authorities.

The meeting will seek clarification on the reasons behind Brazil’s removal from the list of authorized exporters.

The European Union justified its decision based on rules related to the control of antimicrobial use in livestock farming.

Exports to continue

According to the report, the decision followed a vote by the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food, and Feed, which is responsible for updating the list of countries authorized to export animal products to the European Union.

The government emphasized that, despite the decision, Brazilian exports are currently proceeding as normal and that the European measure is not expected to take effect until September 3, 2026.

Sanitary defense

In its official statement, the Brazilian government defended the quality of the national sanitary system and highlighted the track record of Brazilian agricultural exports.

According to the statement, Brazil has a “robust health system of internationally recognized quality” and is currently the world’s largest exporter of animal protein.

The government also emphasized that the country has been supplying agricultural products to the European market for approximately 40 years.