7 U.S.C. § 1639

Current through P.L. 118-47 (published on www.congress.gov on 03/23/2024)

Section 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.

7 U.S.C. § 1639

Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, §291, as added Pub. L. 114-216, §1, July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 834.