Brazilian authorities have cracked down on potentially dangerous pesticides, animal feed products, and beverages in a range of recent operations.
In Operation “Ossos do Ofício” about 50 tons of products intended for animal feed, 12 tons of raw materials, and 500-kilograms of veterinary products were seized.
Efforts involved the Ministry
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Brazil has made major progress in improving controls on poultry meat sent to Europe, according to findings from a recent audit report.
The audit, carried out by DG Sante in October and November 2023, found significant improvements that largely addressed the recommendations suggested after previous visits.
Audits in Brazil on
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JBS has lost an appeal against a fine for one of its subsidiaries as part of Operation Carne Fraca in Brazil.
The Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) rejected the reconsideration request from Seara Alimentos, the company sanctioned under Operation Carne Fraca (Weak Flesh). Seara Alimentos is a subsidiary of JBS S.A.
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A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil.
Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as part of Operation Opson. It was started by the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and the Italian Carabinieri.
Investigators found the
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The United Kingdom is considering expanding imports of poultry meat products from Brazil.
UK officials visited Brazil in October 2022 to review the control system for beef and poultry meat products. A report on the findings is not yet available but is expected to be published in the future.
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JBS is to appeal a decision by Brazilian authorities to fine one of its subsidiaries as part of Operation Carne Fraca.
The Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) verdict relating to Seara Alimentos was officially published this month. JBS said it will appeal the decision.
JBS S.A. is the Brazilian-based parent company
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BRF S.A. has signed a leniency agreement with Brazilian authorities related to two investigations that came to light in 2017 and 2018.
The deal with the Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) and Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) was made in late December 2022 and covers Operation Carne Fraca (Weak Flesh) and Operation
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A raw material used to make pet food has been blamed for a number of dog deaths in Brazil.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) has suspended the use of two batches of propylene glycol after reports of animal illness.
Propylene glycol is a permitted additive for animal
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A brewery in Brazil behind a fatal beer contamination incident in 2020 has received another fine from authorities.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) said Cervejaria Backer had been fined almost $12 million Brazilian Real (U.S. $2.5 million).
According to the National Secretariat for Consumer Protection (Senacon), which
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A brewery in Brazil linked to a fatal beer contamination incident in 2020 has been fined almost U.S. $1 million.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) ordered Cervejaria Backer to pay $5 million Brazilian Real and reported the fine can no longer be appealed.
Penalties were imposed for
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