Overview
- An EU committee removed Brazil from the list of authorized exporters for beef, poultry, equine products, eggs, honey and aquaculture, with the prohibition set to start on September 3, 2026.
- EU law has banned growth‑promoter antimicrobials since 2022 and requires imports to meet the same bar, a stance the Commission underscored by saying trade agreements do not change its rules.
- The Commission framed the action under its One Health strategy, which links human, animal and environmental health to curb antimicrobial resistance.
- Brazil said it was surprised and will push in Brussels to reverse the decision through technical and diplomatic talks after requesting formal explanations from the EU.
- Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay remain authorized, though analysts expect only modest short‑term shifts because EU demand is limited now and stricter environmental traceability rules take full effect on December 30, 2026.