EU clears Brazilian poultry post avian influenza outbreak

The European Union has once again authorised imports of chicken meat from Brazil, lifting a 4-month suspension that began after the country’s first case of avian influenza was detected in May 2025. Now, Brazil is setting its sights on securing the same authorisation from China. This decision was formalised in the Official Journal of the European Union and announced by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (Mapa). From January to May, before the suspension, Brazil shipped 125,300 tonnes of chicken to the EU, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). This volume was 20.8% higher than in the same period of 2024, generating revenue of US$386.3 million, a 38% increase year-on-year. “There was already a commitment from the European Union with minister Carlos Fávaro, but now the recognition is official. Companies are already authorised to produce for Europe,” said Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA. Brazil declared itself free of avian ...