The European Commission said Tuesday that the European Union will exclude Brazil from the list of countries authorized to export certain animal products [1].
This decision threatens a significant trade corridor between South America and Europe. By removing Brazil from the authorized list, the EU creates a substantial barrier for Brazilian producers who rely on the European market for animal-origin goods.
The European Commission said the decision on Tuesday, May 12 [2]. Under the new criteria established by the commission, the EU will differentiate products of animal origin, which resulted in Brazil's removal from the approved exporters list [1].
The new regulations are scheduled to take effect in September 2026 [1]. The commission did not provide specific details regarding the exact nature of the criteria that led to Brazil's exclusion, but the move signals a shift in how the bloc manages animal product imports.
Trade officials in Brazil now face a deadline to address the commission's requirements before the September 2026 implementation date [1]. The exclusion applies specifically to determined products of animal origin, rather than a blanket ban on all animal-based exports [1].
Because the EU is one of the world's most stringent regulators of food safety and animal welfare, these criteria often set a global precedent for export standards. Brazilian exporters must now navigate these new requirements to regain access to the European market.
“The European Union will exclude Brazil from the list of countries authorized to export certain animal products.”
The exclusion of Brazil from the EU's authorized list of animal product exporters indicates a tightening of European import standards. If Brazil cannot align its production criteria with the European Commission's requirements by September 2026, it may face significant economic losses and be forced to seek alternative markets for its animal-origin goods.
