Brazil Restarts Poultry Pre-Listing for Exports to EU
Brazil has regained EU approval to pre-list poultry exporters, marking a major milestone in rebuilding trade confidence after years of suspension.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has announced that the European Union has reinstated Brazil’s ability to pre-list poultry processing plants for export — a procedure suspended since 2018 following corruption and food safety concerns.
The pause came after EU audits triggered by the Carne Fraca scandal, which exposed irregularities in meat inspections across Brazil. However, a 2023 review by the European Commission’s DG Sante confirmed that Brazil had significantly improved oversight and sanitary controls within its poultry sector.
The decision, finalized in recent talks between Brazilian and EU officials, covers chicken, turkey, and duck meat. According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), the move restores autonomy for Brazil to nominate exporters that meet EU standards — a change expected to simplify trade and boost export volumes.
ABPA president Ricardo Santin welcomed the announcement, calling it “a vote of confidence in Brazil’s inspection system” and a step toward rebuilding predictability in EU trade relations.
Currently, 30 plants are cleared to ship chicken to Europe. With pre-listing reinstated, more companies are expected to gain access soon. Before the suspension, Brazil exported over 500,000 tons of poultry annually to the EU, compared to 231,900 tons in 2024.
The meeting also touched on broader cooperation, including fisheries audits, beef and egg exports, organic product standards, and electronic certification. Both sides plan to continue discussions in early 2026.
Source: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/10/progress-made-on-brazil-to-eu-poultry-meat-trade/