Mercosur: UE menține restricțiile pentru carnea din Brazilia și cere garanții solide pentru respectarea normelor sanitare

The European Commission has suspended beef imports from Brazil due to non-compliance with new antimicrobial regulations. Brazil, a key Mercosur partner, has not provided necessary guarantees to meet EU standards. The suspension affects various animal products, including poultry and aquaculture. Brazil claims its sanitary protocols are accepted and hopes to resume poultry exports soon, but this requires EU confirmation. The EU emphasizes that compliance with health standards is crucial for trade relations. The suspension could undermine Brazil's benefits from the Mercosur agreement, as it was a major beef supplier to the EU in 2025.