Brazil has expanded mandatory compliance assessments for meat, milk, and eggs through updated technical barriers, including new requirements under two regulatory addendums.
Brazil Expands Mandatory Compliance for Meat, Milk, and Fish
Importers must secure certification under new Inmetro requirements for specific animal-derived goods.
What changed
Mandatory compliance assessments are now required for meat, milk, and fish.
Specific HS codes, including 020110, 040299, and 030391, are now regulated.
Strict certification and inspection protocols apply under Inmetro authority.
Unified compliance baseline established for animal-derived goods entering the domestic market.
Who it affects
Importers of meat, milk, eggs, and fish must obtain mandatory certification.
Producers of animal origin products must meet Inmetro regulatory standards.
Compliance Assessment for Meat, Milk, and Eggs in Brazil: Updated Technical Barriers
Brazil has expanded mandatory compliance assessments for products of animal origin (meat, milk, and eggs) through two key regulatory updates issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) and the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro). These updates introduce new procedural and technical requirements for establishments handling animal-origin products, with immediate or near-term enforcement deadlines.
Regulation Analysis
1. MAPA’s Amendments to Normative Instruction SDA No. 30/2017
Source1 and establish revised procedures for evaluating, validating, and implementing technological innovations in the production of animal-origin products. Key changes include:
- Mandatory submission of proposals for any technological innovation used in manufacturing stages (e.g., processing, packaging, storage) by establishments registered with the Department of Inspection of Products of Animal Origin (DIPOA)1.
- Public consultation period: The proposed amendments were open for technically based suggestions via the Regulatory Acts Monitoring System (SISMAN) until 30 October 2025.
- Enforcement date: The final measure (SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1.370/2025) entered into force on 1 October 2025.
- Scope: Applies to all stages of production for meat, milk, eggs, and derived products, including inputs and additives.
2. Inmetro’s Conformity Assessment Requirements
While Source2 primarily addresses refrigeration equipment (not directly animal-origin products), it reflects Brazil’s broader trend of tightening compulsory conformity assessments for inputs and services in regulated sectors. Establishments handling animal-origin products should note:
- Indirect impact: Refrigeration systems used in storage/transport of meat/milk/eggs may fall under Inmetro’s scope if classified as "similar equipment" under Ordinance No. 736/20242.
- Enforcement date: The amended Inmetro Ordinance No. 332/2021 took effect on 11 December 20242.
Compliance Requirements Table
| Regulation | Key Requirement | Deadline/Threshold | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1.370/2025 | Mandatory submission of technological innovation proposals for animal-origin products. | Enforced since 1 Oct 2025 | MAPA/DIPOA |
| Normative Instruction SDA No. 30/2017 (amended) | Validation of innovations via SISMAN system; public consultation closed 30 Oct 20251. | Public input deadline: 30 Oct 2025 | MAPA/SDA |
| Inmetro Ordinance No. 736/2024 | Conformity assessment for refrigeration equipment (potential indirect impact)2. | Enforced since 11 Dec 2024 | Inmetro |
Summary Answer
Brazil’s updated technical barriers for meat, milk, and eggs center on MAPA’s amendments to Normative Instruction SDA No. 30/2017, which now require establishments to submit proposals for technological innovations in production stages for mandatory evaluation1. The final measure (Ordinance No. 1.370/2025) took effect on 1 October 2025, with a prior public consultation period ending 30 October 2025. While Inmetro’s Ordinance No. 736/2024 primarily targets refrigeration equipment, it may indirectly affect storage/transport systems for animal-origin products2. Compliance is enforced by MAPA/DIPOA and Inmetro, respectively.
Sources
- ↩ Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade – Notification – Brazil – Animal origin products – Addendum https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=Q:/G/TBTN17/BRA738A2.pdf&Open=True
- ↩ Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade – Notification – Brazil – Products, inputs and services under Inmetro’s regulatory scope and which compliance is compulsorily assessed – Addendum https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=q:/G/TBTN19/BRA907A16.pdf&Open=True