§ 1639 - Definitions

CHAPTER 38— DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS › SUBCHAPTER V— NATIONAL BIOENGINEERED FOOD DISCLOSURE STANDARD

In this subchapter:

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

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

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

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

(3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.