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Brazil Implements New Meat Inspections to Avert EU Ban
7/3/2026
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- Brazil is introducing new meat-inspection steps to meet European Union antimicrobial standards and prevent export restrictions.
- The Agriculture Ministry has begun applying the procedures to meat and meat-derivative production in Brazil.
- The EU announced a possible September ban on Brazilian beef, poultry, eggs and live animals if the rules are not met.
- The ban targets antimicrobial substances used in food-producing animals.
