This progress is the result of work by the Brazilian government and the productive sector and will allow for a reduction in the scope of sanitary restrictions on bilateral trade.
The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) celebrates Mexico’s decision to recognize sanitary regionalization for situations related to Newcastle Disease twelve days after the first reported outbreak. This measure will allow for the delimitation of trade restrictions to the state of Santa Catarina, while preserving shipments from other authorized origins, according to the conditions agreed upon between the two countries.
This progress is the result of extensive technical and negotiation work conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy and Agricultural Attaché in Mexico, in coordination with the Brazilian production sector and in dialogue with Mexican authorities.
ABPA highlights the dedication of the teams involved in building commercial conditions compatible with Brazil’s capacity for surveillance, containment, and sanitary control.
This effort has been developed over the last few years, with the updating of International Sanitary Certificates and the negotiation of recognition of areas not affected by sanitary outbreaks. Prior preparation has contributed to reducing the scope of restrictions and preserving trade flows during situations such as the one recorded in Santa Catarina.
For ABPA, the Mexican decision represents a recognition of the credibility of the Brazilian Official Veterinary Service and the transparency in conducting sanitary actions. The organization will continue working with the Brazilian Government to expand the application of the principle of regionalization among trading partners, provide predictability to operations, and reduce the impacts on international supply.
