United States Code Title 7 — Agriculture

§ 1639. Definitions

§ 1639.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Bioengineering

The term “bioengineering”, and any similar term, as determined by the Secretary, with respect to a food, refers to a food—

(A)

that contains genetic material that has been modified through in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) techniques; and

(B)

for which the modification could not otherwise be obtained through conventional breeding or found in nature.

(2)

Food

The term “food” means a food (as defined in section 321 of title 21) that is intended for human consumption.

(3)

Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.