The European Union has given Iran's pistachio producers and exporters a six-month deadline to improve quality and eliminate aflatoxin contamination, or face a ban on Iranian pistachios. The decision was made after concerns about pollution and substandard pricing in the market. Iran's Pistachio Association, Dried Fruit Union, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are collaborating to meet the deadlines for quality improvement, professional testing, and enhanced storage and shipping methods.