7 U.S.C. § 1639: Definitions

In this subchapter:(1) BioengineeringThe 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) FoodThe term “food” means a food (as defined in section 321 of title 21) that is intended for human consumption. (3) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.