On the eve of the entry into force of the suspension of imports of Brazilian animal origin products by the European Union, the Executive Power of the bloc said it trusts the problem will be resolved "as soon as possible." The ban began this Thursday (3), under the justification that Brazil would not have given sufficient guarantees that its products meet European standards that restrict the inappropriate use of antibiotics in livestock.
The measure affects beef and poultry meat, eggs, and honey. The European Commission did not provide a forecast for the resumption of purchases, despite the positive signal given this Tuesday by spokespersons Eva Hrncirova and Paula Pinho. The representatives highlighted that the European Union has rigorous food safety standards and expects its export partners to follow the same rules.
In the statement, the spokespersons emphasized that Europe has the best food quality in the world, with very strict checks, and they expect the same level of compliance from countries that export to the bloc. Despite this, they expressed confidence in Brazil and in its engagement to resolve the issue and adhere to European requirements.
