7 U.S.C. § 1639

1. (1)The term “bioengineering”, and any similar term, as determined by the Secretary, with respect to a food, refers to a food—
   1. (A)that contains genetic material that has been modified through in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) techniques; and
   2. (B)for which the modification could not otherwise be obtained through conventional breeding or found in nature.
2. (2)The term “food” means a food (as defined in section 321 of title 21) that is intended for human consumption.
3. (3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.