Colombia to export pork by-products to Brazil

As a result of sanitary works carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the National Institute for the Supervision of Medicines and Food (INVIMA) and the livestock sector, the supply of pork offal to Brazil was approved, which represents an excellent opportunity for all small, medium and large livestock breeders employed in this industry.

This was confirmed by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) following the approval of a proposal for a HEALTH certificate submitted by Colombia, which establishes the requirements that must be met in order to EXPORT these products to Brazil. Shipments must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by the health authorities of the country of origin. Animals must be born and raised in an FMD free area recognized by WOAH.

Offal and other inedible by-products of cattle , sheep, goats and pigs can now be exported from Colombia, such as scapular cartilage, ears, hooves, esophagus, stomachs, tongues, bladders, tracheas and lungs, bones and skins, ligaments and aponeuroses , pericardium and other membranes.

On the basis of meeting the sanitary requirements of Brazil and entering other markets such as Chile, Paraguay and the European Union for this type of product of Colombian origin, this process has been successfully completed, providing new export opportunities for producers in Colombia.  

Agricultural exports to Brazil exceeded US $1 million in 2022 , according to the Colombian Ministry of Commerce , reflecting the importance and impact of this market, as well as the economic benefits it can bring to Colombian agriculture and livestock dependent families.

The ICA, as a sanitary authority, will continue to implement work plans and measures to maintain the sanitary condition of the country and expand opportunities for Colombian agricultural products abroad.