The Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) of Brazil has initiated an investigation into dumping practices in the exports of whole and skimmed milk powder from Argentina and Uruguay, following a petition from the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA). The investigation, which could take between 10 to 18 months, was necessitated by concerns over the impact of these imports on Brazil's domestic production. If dumping is proven, anti-dumping measures such as import surcharges may be imposed. The process will adhere to Decree No. 8,058/2013 and the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement.