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U.S. Code/Title 7/§ 1639

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7 U.S.C. § 1639.Chapter 38

§ 1639

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Subchapter: NATIONAL BIOENGINEERED FOOD DISCLOSURE STANDARD

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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 ) that is intended for human consumption.section 321 of title 21

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

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6/15/2026
§ 1638d

Release: pl-119-103 (2026-09-02)

§ 1639a

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