### Question
How is the "handler" defined?


### Answer
The term **handler** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 6502* as follows -

> any person engaged in the business of handling agricultural products, except such term shall not include final retailers of agricultural products that do not process agricultural products

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-ORGANIC CERTIFICATION**

