Final Commodity Specification for Tree Nuts January 2026
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AMS revised the Commodity Specification for Tree Nuts. Highlights are in blue.
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a special notice regarding the finalized commodity specifications for tree nuts. This update, designated as solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-26-005, introduces revised requirements and product standards effective January 2026. The agency has highlighted specific changes within the documentation in blue to assist stakeholders in identifying updated components of the specification.
This notice is classified under NAICS code 311911 for Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing and PSC code 8925 for Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts. Two attachments were published on February 4, 2026, including the full Commodity Specification for Tree Nuts January 2026 and a document detailing general product specifications and requirements.
Responses or inquiries related to these revised standards are due by January 1, 2027. The notice was published by the USDA AMS 3J14 office to provide transparency regarding the technical criteria for nut commodities procured by the federal government.
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