European Union announces the withdrawal of the official certification requirement for the entry of Brazilian peanuts

Published Jan 30, 2023

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The European Union (EU) has made the decision to remove the need for official certification and reduce control indices for Brazilian peanuts exported to the EU, effective after the recent testing in 2022 that demonstrated compliance with aflatoxin contamination standards. This decision is attributed to the effective control measures implemented by Brazilian exporters, as audited by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). The move is expected to streamline export processes and enhance the market value of Brazilian peanuts. In 2022, Brazil exported around 285,000 tons of peanuts, valued at about US$ 332 million, with 70,000 tons being shipped to the EU. This improvement in export controls has also positively impacted the quality of domestically produced peanuts. Consumers are advised to purchase only products from companies registered with the Ministry of Health for safety reasons, especially against aflatoxin contamination.

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Last Friday (27), the European Union informed Brazil of the withdrawal of the requirement for official certification and the reduction of the control index for Brazilian peanuts destined for the countries of the European bloc due to the product's compliance index in relation to the contamination with aflatoxins (harmful substances produced by fungi). The decision was taken based on analyzes carried out throughout 2022, which demonstrate that the controls carried out by Brazilian exporters and audited by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) guarantee the quality and safety of the product. “This measure represents greater agility in export procedures and values the Brazilian product in the international market”, highlights the federal agricultural tax auditor Hugo Caruso. In the year 2022 alone, Brazil exported around 285,000 tons of peanuts, worth approximately US$ 332 million. Of these, 70 thousand tons were destined for the European Union. Also according to Caruso, ...

Source: Agricultura