The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province, Iran, to enhance Iranian pistachio export standards. This three-day mission, in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, focuses on improving sampling and laboratory testing for contaminants like aflatoxins, aligning with EU food safety regulations. The delegation assessed facilities, conducted workshops for local stakeholders, and emphasized best practices in sampling, pest management, and quality control. This initiative aims to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve laboratory capacities, and ensure high-quality pistachios for export, thus boosting Iran’s competitiveness in the global market.