Anafric opposes the EU-Mercosur agreement due to its devastating impact on the beef sector

ANAFRIC, the national meat association, and the beef sector express their total opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement, which could mean the disappearance of the Spanish beef sector and, consequently, a drastic reduction in the national meat industry. This agreement seriously compromises the future of slaughterhouses, cutting plants and cold stores, forcing thousands of workers to lose their jobs and leaving the investments made over the years in vain. Unfair competition and inconsistent with European demands The agreement clearly shows a lack of consistency with the strict regulations imposed on EU meat producers and industries in terms of traceability, use of antibiotics, animal welfare, sustainability and biodiversity. These regulations, which have led to an increase in production costs in Europe, are not applied in the countries of the Mercosur bloc, generating obvious unfair competition. “Where are the principles of the European Green Deal?” asks José Friguls, president of ...