Complex sanitary requirements for UK businesses exporting live poultry and poultry genetics to Brazil
Trade barrier summary
In Brazil, any genetic material - ranging from live animals for reproduction to embryos and semen - needs to comply with sanitary requirements. This compliance is met through a bilateral Export Health Certificate agreement, in which the exporting country agrees to meet in full the sanitary demands from the importing country.
The UK has now agreed with Brazil a simplified process which is a more cost-effective process for British exporters
Sectors affected
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
Resolved
Yes - December 2020
Date reported
31 July 2020
Last updated
26 November 2021
Public ID
PID-EGAOBK
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