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The Secretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies (MAPA) of Brazil, Mr. Odilson Ribeiro e Silva, held a meeting with representatives from the embassies of these countries.

The excellent health status of the livestock in Santa Catarina has been decisive in the negotiations.

This measure puts an end to the proration mechanism for pork imports.

After taking into consideration the latest information provided by the Brazilian authorities and the above test results, the CFS has decided to narrow the scope of the import suspension on frozen and chilled meat and poultry from Brazil with immediate effect.

In 2016, the EU produced a total of 23.23 million tonnes of pork: 314,000 tonnes more than 2015 (+ 1.37%).

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the net of Brazilian embassies are working to normalize the Brazilian meat imports.

Hong Kong Government is very concerned about the quality of imported meat and poultry products from Brazil.

Pork exports increased, especially towards China, while imports declined.

EU meat production reached a record level in 2016 but is showing signs of downward adjustments. Sustained pigmeat exports to China facilitated a recovery in the EU price.

Trade agreements have helped to boost EU agricultural exports and have supported jobs in the agri-food sector and other sectors of the economy, according to a new independent study carried out on behalf of the European Commission.

The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) – the most significant multilateral trade deal concluded since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 1995 - enters into force.

Exports of Russian pork products have increased significantly over the last year.

Ceta passed a crucial hurdle on 15 February when MEPs voted to back the landmark EU-Canada trade deal.

According to Ukrinform, in 2017, Ukraine's meat imports are expected to increase by 20%, or 30,000 tonnes.

Negotiated for nearly five years and four months, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada is now ready for the final vote by the European Parliament.