The European Union is set to conduct an audit in Brazil in late August, a move that could potentially avert a ban on the country's poultry exports scheduled to begin on September 3.

This audit is crucial for Brazil's poultry industry, which faces the threat of losing access to the lucrative EU market. The ban, if implemented, would significantly impact Brazil's export volumes and revenues.

However, a successful audit by the EU could provide the necessary clearance for Brazilian poultry products to continue being shipped to Europe, offering a vital lifeline to the sector and ensuring continued trade relations between the two entities.