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7 U.S.C. § 1639

Title 7 Chapter 38 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1639. Definitions

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—
    • (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) 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.

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