That decision was made due to concerns about Brazil’s compliance with antimicrobial controls and livestock traceability requirements. Clement Lynch, deputy president of the UFU, said: "The UFU has been actively raising this issue with MPs and directly with the UK Government. Mr Lynch raised particular concern about the possibility of meat produced with growth-promoting hormones, which are banned in the UK, entering the supply chain. He said: "The prospect of beef or poultry produced using growth-promoting hormones entering the Northern Ireland and wider UK supply chain is extremely concerning. The UFU is seeking clear guarantees that any Brazilian imports will meet standards equivalent to those required of domestic producers.