The French poultry industry group, Anvol, has expressed concern over the possibility of the European Union reopening its market to Brazilian poultry imports. This follows a recent assessment by EU authorities that found Brazil's systems for inspecting poultry meat to be adequate. However, Anvol argues that Brazilian farms still use certain antibiotics that are not allowed in the EU and is urging more frequent European inspections to ensure that poultry sent to Europe meets EU standards and is kept separate from other products. Brazil was excluded from the EU's list of approved poultry suppliers in early September due to its use of unregulated antibiotics. Despite this, Anvol notes that exports from Brazil to the EU have grown significantly. In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil sent 260,000 tons of poultry to Europe, which is 56% more than the same period in 2025 and includes 36,000 tons more than the total for 2025. Anvol says this situation has raised questions about the need to use a safeguard clause, which could temporarily restrict imports if they are deemed to be harming European producers. In addition to Brazilian imports, Anvol highlights that European poultry producers are also struggling with rising imports from Thailand. An audit found that Thailand's inspection systems are not up to standard. Meanwhile, imports from China have increased by 30% this year, adding further pressure on the European market. Anvol is calling for stronger actions to protect European poultry producers from what it sees as unfair competition. It is urging the EU to take a more active role in monitoring imports and ensuring that all imported poultry meets the same high standards as those produced within the EU.