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EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns

An employee prepares cuts of meat in a butcher shop, in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, 4 August, 2025.
An employee prepares cuts of meat in a butcher shop, in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. © Eraldo Peres, AP

The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.

The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, Brussels said, pending assurances from Brazil that it is complying with the bloc's animal health rules.

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