The Brazilian ambassador to the European Union, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, told Euronews that "there is no need to audit Brazilian meat," rejecting European concerns about the sanitary standards of the product. The statement comes after Brasília threatened to retaliate against the European embargo on Brazilian meat, imposed due to antibiotic use in production.
The ambassador indicated that "all options are on the table" after the retaliation threat, suggesting that Brazil is willing to take trade measures against the European Union. The Brazilian position contrasts with European demands for stricter inspection of imported agricultural products.
The conflict arises in the context of broader trade tensions between Brazil and the European Union, with the issue of antibiotics in beef becoming a significant point of discord. The European Union has been implementing stricter standards regarding the use of veterinary substances in food of animal origin.




