Sec. 291. DEFINITIONS

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## SEC. 291 DEFINITIONS **[**[7 U.S.C. 1639](/us/usc/t7/s1639)**]** In this subtitle: ####

(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 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321)) that is intended for human consumption. ####

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

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Sec. 291

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