regulatory
confidence high
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materiality 0.55
Brazilian MAPA bans Phibro's virginiamycin and bacitracin growth promoters; 180-day transition
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP
- MAPA Ordinance 1617 prohibits import, manufacture, marketing and use of antimicrobial feed additives including virginiamycin and bacitracin for growth promotion.
- Transition period of 180 days from April 27, 2026; products can still be sold under current labels during that time.
- Phibro expects new therapeutic registrations for virginiamycin in cattle and broilers during transition; bacitracin already has therapeutic claims.
- Company expects limited impact on fiscal year 2026 results; also launching PhibroVet digital prescription platform.
- Additional details to be provided on May 7, 2026 earnings call.