The regulation, approved on March 19, 2026, sets out rules for applying safeguard measures in trade in agricultural products between the EU and Mercosur countries, with a particular focus on the meat sector. Beef, pork, and poultry have been classified as “sensitive” products, which implies enhanced monitoring of their imports.
According to the document, safeguard measures may be triggered if import volumes increase by more than 5% or if there is a significant drop in prices on the domestic market. In such cases, the EU may suspend further tariff reductions or increase import duties.
In critical situations, the European Commission is empowered to impose provisional measures under an accelerated procedure—within up to 21 days.
These measures may remain in force for up to four years, with the possibility of extension. This is intended to allow European producers to adapt to increased competition from Mercosur imports.
The EU emphasizes that the new rules aim to strike a balance between trade liberalization and the protection of the internal agricultural sector, particularly meat producers.
PigUA.info based on materials from pig333.com