Israel Cancels Approval for Frozen Chicken Imports from Brazil Amid Safety Concerns
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First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's Veterinary Services canceled the approval for frozen chicken imports from Brazil due to concerns over production oversight and safety, reversing a prior decision. This follows the EU's ban on Brazilian chicken imports and affects Israeli importer Baladi. The Agriculture Ministry cited public health and animal welfare as reasons and remains open to future inspections if Brazil complies with standards.
- 01Israel cancels approval for frozen chicken imports from Brazil over safety concerns.
- 02The EU recently banned Brazilian chicken imports starting September due to hygiene issues.
- 03The original import plan was set to begin June 16, marking Israel's first chicken import from Brazil.
- 04Local poultry farmers and the Histadrut union challenged the initial approval in court.
- 05Israeli importer Baladi, relying on Brazilian chicken imports, faces significant impact.
- 06The Agriculture Ministry demands thorough inspections before reconsidering import approval.
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