Factbox EU Ban on Animal Products Affects $1. 8 Billion in Brazilian Exports The European Union's recent ban on animal products from Brazil has sent shockwaves through the global meat trade, affecting approximately $1.
8 billion in annual exports. At its core, the EU's decision is driven by concerns over antimicrobial substances used in Brazilian animal production.
The bloc's ban on substances that promote animal growth and reserve antimicrobials for human medicine stems from a broader effort to safeguard public health and mitigate antibiotic resistance.