European Union accepts Brazil's sanitary protocols for chicken exports

The European Union has officially accepted Brazil’s sanitary protocols regarding the control of antimicrobials in animal production, paving the way for the resumption of chicken meat exports. This decision follows a technical audit conducted in early September to address concerns over antimicrobial use in Brazilian food chains.

Cleber Oliveira Soares, executive secretary of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, confirmed that European authorities sent official correspondence approving the protocols. While the acceptance is a major step toward relisting Brazil as an authorized exporter, the exact date for the resumption of shipments remains pending as Brazil awaits detailed operational guidelines from the EU.

The suspension, which took effect on September 3, impacted various products including poultry, eggs, honey, and fish. For the state of Paraná, Brazil’s primary poultry producer, the EU represents approximately 5% of its meat export market. In 2025, Paraná exported approximately US$ 382 million in chicken meat to the bloc. Industry leaders, including the Sistema Faep, view the development as a promising sign of Brazil’s ability to meet rigorous international biosecurity standards.