French poultry producers are calling for a halt to imports of Thai poultry, citing an audit by the European Commission that found Thailand does not meet the sanitary standards required by the European Union. The audit, obtained by Anvol, a French poultry industry association, reveals that Thailand, which is the second-largest exporter of poultry to Europe, has significant shortcomings in meeting EU health regulations. French producers argue that importing Thai poultry could pose a risk to consumer health, especially since France relies on more than half of its poultry supply, with a portion coming directly from Thailand. Thai poultry products, such as chicken meatballs and breaded chicken similar to nuggets, are commonly found in some restaurants across Europe. In 2025, 200,000 tonnes of Thai poultry were sent to the European Union, often used in pre-cooked products that are labeled as non-EU. Yann Nedelec, head of Anvol, highlighted that there is a lack of systematic analysis when poultry carcasses show signs of fecal contamination or abnormal internal organs. He pointed out weaknesses in the system at every level, including guarantees, inspections, and the involvement of veterinarians. Nedelec is urging the European Commission to stop all imports of Thai poultry, similar to the decision made earlier in September 2026 regarding Brazilian poultry, which was halted due to health concerns. He emphasized the importance of promoting domestic and European poultry production to reduce reliance on imports that may pose health risks. Nedelec is also waiting for the implementation of an agricultural emergency law, which is expected to streamline the construction of new poultry farms in France, helping to strengthen the local industry.