Pub. L. 79-966, subtit. F, sec. 295 (as amended)
FEDERAL PREEMPTION.
SEC. 295. [7 U.S.C. 1639i] FEDERAL PREEMPTION.
(a) Definition of Food.—In this subtitle, the term “food” has the meaning given the term in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 321).
(b) Federal Preemption.—No State or a political subdivision of a State may directly or indirectly establish under any
authority or continue in effect as to any food or seed in interstate
commerce any
requirement relating to the labeling of whether a food (including food
served in a restaurant or similar establishment)
or seed is genetically engineered (which shall
include such other similar terms as determined by the Secretary of
Agriculture) or
was developed or produced using genetic engineering, including any
requirement
for claims that a food or seed is or contains an ingredient that was
developed or produced using genetic engineering.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 7 U.S.C. 1639i