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China tightens controls on imported farm products
China's new pesticide and drug residue rules threaten Brazil's soybean and beef exports.
In brief
China's new pesticide and drug residue rules threaten Brazil's soybean and beef exports. China's stricter residue limits for imported agricultural products have caused 320 notifications of noncompliance in Brazilian shipments this year, with fluazuron in beef being a major issue. Originally reported by…
China steps up residue controls
China is stepping up controls on pesticide and veterinary drug residues in imported agricultural products.
Brazilian alert on export risks
Brazil’s agricultural attaché in Beijing sent an alert to the country’s Agriculture Ministry this month, calling for stricter monitoring before shipments leave the country.
Export risks explained
A single detection of a prohibited substance or residue exceeding China’s MRL can result in shipment return or destruction and export authorization suspension.
Fluazuron in beef exports
Fluazuron in beef has caused 24 shipments to be rejected by China due to residue levels exceeding maximum residue limits.
2026 shipment data
Brazil received 320 notifications from China for noncompliance in shipments between January and August 2026, including residue issues.
Industry response
Brazil’s cattle industry uses fluazuron for parasite control but lacks an animal traceability system to track residue origins.
Recent import suspension
China canceled a 69,000-tonne shipment of Brazilian soybeans in November 2025 after alleged pesticide contamination.
At a glance
China's stricter residue limits for imported agricultural products have caused 320 notifications of noncompliance in Brazilian shipments this year, with fluazuron in beef being a major issue.
