In July 2020, FDA published the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint , which applies to imported produce. Core Element 2 (smarter tools and approaches for prevention and outbreak response) and CORE Element 4 (food safety culture) build on work that the FDA has done to implement FSMA regulations including the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The PSR establishes science-based minimum standards for safe production and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. and Brazil High Level Working Group on Agriculture and Climate Change (HWLG) restarted discussion during a virtual meeting held on May 28.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Climate, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasilia, September 22, 2020: On September 22, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) provided notice of the allocations of additional Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 in-quota quantities of the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for imported raw cane sugar as announced by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on September 10, 2020. Of this additional quantity, USTR …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brazil and the United States have held consultations regarding their bilateral trade on ethanol. As a result, they have decided to conduct results-oriented discussions on an arrangement to improve market access for ethanol and sugar in Brazil and the United States. They will also consider an increase in market access for corn in both countries. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: ethanol
Brasilia, July 2nd, 2020: As two of the world’s largest agricultural producers and exporters, Brazil and the United States face many of the same challenges in foreign markets. To create a platform to share information, devise strategic interactions, and promote collaboration on a range of topics, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Brazil’s Ministry …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasilia, April 11, 2020: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on April 9 that the United States significantly increased Brazilian exports of raw cane sugar in 2020. With immediate effect , more than 64,000 additional tons are ready to enter the U.S. market at a reduced tax rate by September 30, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) takes very seriously the responsibility to ensure the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products for American consumers. FSIS recently conducted a targeted, on-site equivalence verification audit of Brazil’s raw intact beef products to verify the implementation of corrective actions in response to several audits and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News
The U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Brazil and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), will host 10 African countries in Brazil from March 26-29 to hear about experiences in the Americas with controlling FAW.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
On March 28, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James Briscione. The event, at the Caribé Gallery in São Paulo, was officially opened by the US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, and the Consul for Agriculture Affairs of the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 T Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, speaks about the importance of the agricultural and livestock sector in the bilateral agenda of both countries and about the 2nd edition of the ” Brazil-USA Agricultural Dialogue”, organized by the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and which will have …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 October, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Interviews/Op-eds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil’s action reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Policy, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Good morning, I would like to start by thanking CNA, and especially President João Martins da Silva for the invitation to speak today at this important event. I would also like to thank CNA the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for organizing this opportunity to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 October, 2015 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, U.S. & Brazil
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil today issued the following joint statement: The United States and Brazil are very cognizant of the fact that global food production must increase by 70 percent over the next 25 years to feed an estimated population of 9 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 June, 2015 | Topics: Agriculture, Climate, Featured Event, Innovation, Key Documents, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Climate Change
