Brazil and Singapore sign regionalization agreement to safeguard pork trade in the event of an ASF outbreak

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has signed a regionalization agreement with Singapore to ensure the continuity of pork and pork product exports if an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak occurs in Brazil. 

The agreement, now in effect, allows trade to continue as long as the disease remains confined to a specific area and sanitary measures are implemented in line with World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) guidelines. This measure enhances trade security and predictability, benefiting industry stakeholders in both countries. 

Marcelo Mota, Director of the Department of Animal Health at Mapa’s Secretariat of Agricultural Defense, highlighted that the protocol reflects Singapore’s confidence in Brazil’s veterinary services and the efficiency of its pork production sector in ensuring food security. 

Brazil has been free of ASF since 1988 and holds official international recognition from WOAH for this status. Gaining access to Singapore—one of Asia’s most stringent markets—opens new trade opportunities in the region. 

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. While it poses no risk to human health, it can cause severe economic losses for the pork industry. Brazil is one of the world’s top pork exporters, and Singapore remains a key market for Brazilian pork products. 


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