Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73not60

§138 Definitions

Title 7 › Chapter 6A— NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION › § 138

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. Agricultural product means fresh fruits or vegetables, or products from livestock or fowl, that are sold in the United States for people to eat. Certificate means an accreditation certificate issued under this chapter. Laboratory means any place or vehicle owned by a person or organization and set up to run pesticide residue tests on agricultural products for commercial purposes. Pesticide means any substance called a pesticide in section 136(u) of this title. Secretary means 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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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 138

Title 7 — Agriculture

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60