Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2004-06-07 · 69 FR 31725
Document
Document number
04-12787
Federal Register citation
69 FR 31725
CFR reference
7 CFR 996
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2004-06-07
USDA docket
Docket No. FV03-996-2 FIR
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that changed peanut quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. These provisions are intended to maximize handling efficiency and to provide peanut producers, handlers, and importers with flexibility in meeting current and new market demands, while maintaining peanut quality and wholesomeness for consumers.