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EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns

The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products, as Brussels waits for assurances that the South American country is complying with the bloc’s rules on antibiotic use in livestock farming.

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns

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