# Pistachios Grown in California; Changes in Handling Requirements
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2008-03-20 · Effective 2008-04-21 · 73 FR 14917
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-5648
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 14917
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 983
- **Publication date:** 2008-03-20
- **Effective date:** 2008-04-21
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0082
## Abstract

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the handling requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California and is administered locally by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios (committee). This rule continues in effect the action that suspended the minimum quality requirements, including maximum defects and minimum sizes, for California pistachios. This reduces handler costs and provides handlers more flexibility in meeting customer needs.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/03/20/E8-5648/pistachios-grown-in-california-changes-in-handling-requirements)
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