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Brazil expects to be reinstated on the EU’s list of approved poultry and honey suppliers after a positive audit assessment. The country had been left off the list, with EU import rules taking effect September 3, 2026. Official reinstatement timing remains unconfirmed.
Brazil expects to be added back to the European Union’s list of approved poultry and honey suppliers after an EU audit returned positive findings, according to a report by Food Safety News published September 30, 2026. The development comes weeks after new EU import rules took effect on September 3, 2026, under which Brazil had been left off the list of countries permitted to ship certain animals and animal-origin products for human consumption to the bloc.
The audit was carried out after Brazil requested reinstatement on the list of countries allowed to send consignments of certain animals and products of animal origin intended for human consumption to Europe, according to Food Safety News. The assessment produced positive findings, prompting Brazilian officials to expect the country will again appear on the EU’s approved supplier list for poultry and honey.
Brazil’s exclusion from the list took effect with EU import rules that began on September 3, 2026. The same reporting notes that EU rules state, among other requirements, that antimicrobial medicinal products may not be used to promote growth or to increase yield — a standard foreign suppliers must meet to retain eligibility.
Brazil is one of the world’s largest poultry exporters, and the EU is a major destination market for its chicken products. Regaining listed status would allow Brazilian establishments to resume consignments of poultry meat and honey to EU member states, subject to compliance with the bloc’s sanitary requirements.
Stakes for Brazil’s Poultry Trade
Brazil ranks among the top global poultry exporters, and the EU market carries substantial commercial weight for its chicken industry. Exclusion from the approved list effectively blocks consignments of affected products into the bloc, so reinstatement would restore access for Brazilian exporters and relieve pressure on a sector that has faced other market disruptions.
The episode also signals that the EU is enforcing its updated import rules firmly, including the prohibition on using antimicrobial medicinal products for growth promotion. Suppliers seeking EU market access must demonstrate compliance through audits rather than declarations, making the audit outcome the decisive factor in Brazil’s expected return.
For European buyers, a reinstated Brazil adds a major supply source back into the poultry and honey import mix, which can affect availability and pricing of those products across the bloc.
How Brazil Fell Off the List
Earlier in 2026, Brazil was left off the EU’s list of approved third-country suppliers as the bloc updated its rules on imports of certain animals and products of animal origin. Those rules began applying on September 3, 2026, meaning consignments from unlisted countries could not enter the EU for human consumption.
Under EU rules, only countries that have demonstrated equivalent sanitary and food safety standards may export animal-origin products to the bloc. Among other requirements, EU rules state that antimicrobial medicinal products may not be used to promote growth or to increase yield. Brazil subsequently requested to be put back on the list, which triggered the audit now described as returning positive findings.
“Antimicrobial medicinal products may not be used to promote growth or to increase yield.”
— EU rules, as cited by Food Safety News
Questions Around Reinstatement Timing
As of September 30, 2026, Brazil’s reinstatement is an expectation, not a completed act. It is not yet clear when the EU will formally amend its list to re-add Brazil, or the exact date on which Brazilian poultry and honey consignments may resume.
The scope of the reinstatement — whether it covers all Brazilian establishments or a subset, and which product categories are included beyond poultry and honey — has not been detailed in the available reporting. The full audit findings, including any conditions or corrective actions attached to a positive outcome, also remain unpublished.
Steps to Formal EU Relisting
The next step is for the European Commission to formally update its list of approved third countries, which typically occurs through an implementing act published in the Official Journal. Brazilian exporters would then be able to resume consignments once the change takes effect.
Observers of EU trade policy will watch for the publication of the audit report and any accompanying conditions. Brazilian authorities and industry groups are also expected to confirm the operational restart of poultry and honey shipments to EU destinations once the listing is official.
Key Questions
Has Brazil officially regained EU poultry export access?
Not yet. As of September 30, 2026, Brazil expects to be re-added to the EU’s approved supplier list following positive audit findings, but the formal relisting had not been announced.
Why was Brazil removed from the EU supplier list?
Brazil was left off the list earlier in 2026 as the EU updated its import rules for certain animals and animal-origin products, with the new rules applying from September 3, 2026. The specific reason for Brazil’s exclusion has not been detailed in the available reporting.
Which products does the expected reinstatement cover?
The reported expectation covers poultry and honey exports to the EU. Whether the relisting covers additional animal-origin products is not yet clear.
What triggered the EU audit of Brazil?
According to Food Safety News, the audit was carried out after Brazil requested to be put back on the list of countries allowed to ship animal-origin products for human consumption to Europe.
What EU rule is relevant to suppliers like Brazil?
Among other requirements, EU rules state that antimicrobial medicinal products may not be used to promote growth or to increase yield. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with such standards through audits to retain EU market access.
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