AMS Establishes Aflatoxin Tolerance for Imported Pistachios
The Agricultural Marketing Service issued a final rule establishing a minimum quality regulation for lots of pistachios imported into the U.S. The amendments to 7 CFR Part 999, which are effective Sept. 26, specify a maximum aflatoxin tolerance level of 15 parts per billion, as certified by aflatoxin inspection certificates. According to AMS, these import quality requirements are the same as or comparable to those in effect for the domestically produced commodity.
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(See ITT’s Online Archives 11102033 for summary of AMS’ proposed rule.)