§3402 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in this chapter about wheat, processed wheat, and related people and organizations. Wheat means all classes of wheat grain grown in the United States. Processed wheat means wheat that has been changed into an ingredient (like flour or cake mix). End product means a food made for people that contains processed wheat. Wheat producer means someone who grows wheat to sell. Processor means someone who commercially makes processed wheat. End product manufacturer means someone who commercially makes foods with processed wheat, but not hotels, restaurants, institutions, or people making food for their own use. Research means work to improve nutrition, marketability, production, or other qualities of wheat and its products. Nutrition education means sharing research-based information with the public about wheat’s economic value or nutritional benefits. Council means the Wheat Industry Council. Department means the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Secretary means the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Person means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity. United States means the states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions.