# Specialty Crops; Import Regulations; New Pistachio Import Requirements
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-08-27 · Effective 2012-09-26 · 77 FR 51686
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-20974
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 51686
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 999
- **Publication date:** 2012-08-27
- **Effective date:** 2012-09-26
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-09-0064
## Abstract

This rule establishes a minimum quality regulation for lots of pistachios imported into the United States. The regulation specifies maximum aflatoxin tolerance levels as well as mandatory aflatoxin testing and certification requirements. These import quality requirements are the same as or comparable to those in effect for the domestically produced commodity. Under this regulation, aflatoxin levels in imported pistachios may not exceed 15 parts per billion (ppb), as certified by aflatoxin inspection certificates issued by an accredited laboratory. This action is intended to assure consumers that all pistachios offered for sale in the United States meet the same aflatoxin standards, thus promoting high quality product in the market place and fostering consumer satisfaction.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/27/2012-20974/specialty-crops-import-regulations-new-pistachio-import-requirements)
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