EU Halts Imports of Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotic Concerns

The European Union has stopped imports of Brazilian meat due to the country's failure to meet EU regulations on the use of antibiotics in animal farming.^{[1373038][1305466][1269634]} This move comes after the EU raised concerns over the lack of evidence on the use of antibiotics in Brazilian poultry and beef production.^{[1373038][1305466][1269634]} The EU has required its member states to check the country of origin of meat products sold in their markets.^{[1373038][1305466][1269634]} Brazil has been a major supplier of meat to the EU under a trade agreement with Mercosur countries.^{[1373038][1305466][1269634]}