The European Union announced on Monday that it will suspend imports of Brazilian beef and other animal products effective September 3, pending guarantees regarding antibiotic compliance. ^[1] A Commission spokeswoman told AFP on Monday that Brazil will no longer be authorized to export food-producing animals and products of animal origin intended for human consumption to the Union. ^[2] The European Union announced on 2026-05-01 that it will suspend imports of beef and poultry from Brazil effective this Thursday due to insufficient guarantees on antibiotic and antimicrobial usage standards. ^[3] Brazil was the second-largest provider of beef to the EU in 2025, exporting over 92,000 tons valued at more than 713 million euros. ^[4] The European Commission stated that Brazil has not provided sufficient guarantees that its exports comply with EU standards intended to prevent the misuse of antibiotics in livestock. ^[5] The European Commission stated that Brazil failed to provide sufficient guarantees that its exports meet EU standards aimed at preventing the misuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. ^[6] The suspension affects commodities such as poultry, meat, eggs, and honey. ^[7] During 2025, Brazil was the second-largest exporter of beef to the EU, with sales exceeding 92,000 tons valued at more than 713 million euros. ^[8] The EU-Mercosur trade agreement entered into force provisionally on May 1, 2026, with access to agricultural products being one of its most sensitive points. ^[9] The suspension of imports also covers other animal-origin products, specifically eggs and honey, pending the conclusion of an audit scheduled to finish this Friday. ^[10]