Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73
§138 Definitions
Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 6A— - NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION › § 138
Summary
Sets the meanings of important words used in the chapter. Agricultural product is fresh fruits and vegetables or foods from livestock or poultry sold in the United States for people to eat. Certificate is the accreditation document issued under this chapter. Laboratory is any place or vehicle, public or private, that tests agricultural products for pesticide residues for business purposes. Pesticide is whatever is defined in section 136(u) of this title. Secretary refers to the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Title 7, §138
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As used in this chapter:
(1)The term “agricultural product” means any fresh fruit or vegetable or any commodity or product derived from livestock or fowl, that is marketed in the United States for human consumption.
(2)The term “certificate” means a certificate of accreditation issued under this chapter.
(3)The term “laboratory” means any facility or vehicle that is owned by an individual or a public or private entity and is equipped and operated for the purpose of carrying out pesticide residue analysis on agricultural products for commercial purposes.
(4)The term “pesticide” means any substance that alone, in chemical combination, or in any formulation with one or more substances, is defined as a pesticide in section 136(u) of this title.
(5)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
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7 U.S.C. § 138
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73