### Question
What is the definition of handler?


### Answer
The definition of **handler** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 6502*:

> 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**

