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7 CFR § 996.71Chapter IX

Reports and recordkeeping

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(a) Each handler and importer shall maintain a satisfactory records system for traceability purposes as defined in § 996.73.

(b) USDA shall maintain copies of grade and aflatoxin certificates on all peanut lots inspected and chemically tested. USDA and USDA-approved laboratories shall file copies of all aflatoxin certificates completed by such laboratories with the Southeast Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1124 1st Street South, Winter Haven, Florida 33880; Telephone (863) 324-3375, Fax: (863) 291-8614, or other address as determined by USDA.

[67 FR 57140, Sept. 9, 2002, as amended at 81 FR 50289, Aug. 1, 2016; 88 FR 82236, Nov. 24, 2023]

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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