Egypt and Brazil Strengthen Meat Trade Protocols: Enhancing Efficiency and Halal Compliance

Author: IS EG News  Date Published: September 26, 2024    Reading Time: 2-minute read

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In February 2024, after joint meetings between the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi marked a significant step forward in international agricultural trade. Representatives from the Egyptian and Brazilian Ministries of Agriculture convened to advance their bilateral trade in meat and meat products. This meeting laid the groundwork for new protocols aimed at streamlining the export of meat products, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.

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New Protocol for Meat Exports

One of the key outcomes of this meeting is the creation of a new export protocol for products of animal origin, focusing on two critical areas:

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1. Pre-Listing System for Exporters

Brazil will now pre-list slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities that meet Egypt’s sanitary standards. This eliminates the need for a preliminary inspection by Egyptian authorities for each export batch. Pre-listing serves as a form of approval following a thorough evaluation of the veterinary inspections in Brazil.

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2. Halal Certification Requirements

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Once pre-listed, these establishments must obtain halal certification from entities accredited by Egypt's General Organization of Veterinary Services (GOVS). This ensures all meat products entering Egypt align with halal dietary guidelines. For more details on Egypt’s approved halal accreditation process, visit this resource.

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Benefits of the New Protocol

The enhanced trade protocol delivers multiple benefits for both Egyptian importers and Brazilian exporters:

• Increased Transparency: By pre-listing eligible facilities, Egypt can ensure that only establishments meeting strict sanitary requirements are authorized for export, improving consumer safety.

• Faster Trade Process: Pre-listing simplifies the export process, saving time and resources for both exporters and Egyptian authorities. This leads to faster processing times and more efficient trade.

• Guaranteed  Halal Compliance: The mandatory halal certification guarantees that all meat products are in line with Egypt’s religious dietary laws, offering peace of mind to consumers.

For Brazilian exporters, this system reduces the administrative burden of continuous inspections while ensuring consistent compliance with Egyptian regulations.

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How to Get Halal Certification for the Egyptian Market

Brazilian exporters interested in obtaining halal certification for their meat products can contact IS EG Halal’s Brazil office for assistance.

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Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations

Open communication between both countries ensures that pre-listed establishments continuously adhere to both sanitary and halal standards. This partnership not only strengthens Egypt-Brazil trade relations but also sets a new benchmark for international meat trade, particularly for halal-certified products. It represents a commitment to efficient, respectful, and transparent trade, benefiting both economies.

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For more information or assistance with halal certification, contact IS EG Halal at: global@iseghalal.com

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