UK Lifts Reinforced Controls on Brazilian Beef and Poultry Imports
Brazilian Meat Imports Return to Standard UK Controls
The UK government has lifted reinforced sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls on imports of beef, poultry meat and meat products from Brazil, following a successful audit of Brazil’s official control systems. The decision removes the requirement for enhanced pre-export and post-import salmonella testing that had been in place for Brazilian products entering the UK.
According to guidance published on Gov.uk, UK authorities concluded that Brazil’s control measures now meet the necessary standards, allowing trade to resume under standard import arrangements. The change is expected to ease administrative burdens for importers and improve supply chain efficiency for affected products.
The lifting of controls comes amid heightened scrutiny of international meat trade, particularly around food safety assurance and equivalence of standards. While the move is likely to support continuity of supply and pricing stability, industry stakeholders are expected to continue monitoring developments closely, given recent global debate around import standards and enforcement.
For UK buyers and wholesalers, the update signals a return to normalised trading conditions for Brazilian beef and poultry, potentially improving availability and reducing costs linked to additional testing requirements.
Source: Gov.uk – Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products | 17 December 2025