7 U.S.C. § 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. (Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 291, as added Pub. L. 114–216, § 1 , July 29, 2016 , 130 Stat. 834 .)

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