Brazilian authorities have announced the resumption of pre-listing for poultry meat exports to the European Union.
The pre-listing model was suspended in 2018 following European inspections of Brazil in 2017 and 2018, prompted by the findings of the Carne Fraca police operation, which exposed fraud and corruption in the country's beef and poultry processing plants.
An audit carried out by DG Sante in 2023 found that Brazil had made significant progress in improving controls on poultry meat shipped to Europe.
The decision to restart was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) after a meeting between representatives of Brazil and the European Union. It includes chicken, turkey and duck meat.
Industry support
Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), said the move reflects the confidence and reliability of the country's health inspection and control system.
“With this measure, Brazil restores autonomy in the designation and authorization of export establishments that fully comply with European requirements, streamlining processes and increasing predictability in relations with the European Union,” he said.
“The resumption of the pre-listing is a significant step forward and a clear sign of the European Union's confidence in the Brazilian health control system.”
Currently, 30 meat processing plants have the right to export chicken meat to Europe. With the return of pre-listing, ABPA expects the number to increase in the coming months, allowing new firms to access the market.
Before the suspension of pre-listing, Brazil supplied more than 500,000 tons of oil to the EU annually. In 2024, 231.9 thousand tons were exported. From January to September 2025, the volume was 137,200 tons. The EU was also one of the largest supply destinations for Brazilian turkey meat, with 50,000 tonnes imported annually before the restrictions.
The meeting between Brazil and the EU was attended by Luis Rua, Minister of Trade and International Relations, and Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food.
Other topics discussed included an EU audit to assess the Brazilian fisheries system, pre-listing of egg and beef production facilities, organic products, disease regionalization and e-certification. The next meeting is scheduled for early 2026.
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