Japan audits Brazil in push to open beef market Sanitary inspection seen as key step in export negotiations23 June 2025 23 June 2025 1 minute read 1 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media South America AsiaBrazil received an official mission from Japanese authorities last week as a part of negotiations to open up the Japanese market to Brazilian beef, Reuters reported, citing a statement from Brazil's Agriculture Ministry on Friday. "The on-site audit represents an important stage in Japan's process of evaluating the Brazilian sanitary system, reinforcing Brazil's credibility as a potential beef supplier," the ministry said in a statement.