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7 U.S.C. 138: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 6A-NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
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§138. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)  Agricultural product

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)  Certificate

The term “certificate” means a certificate of accreditation issued under this chapter.

(3)  Laboratory

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)  Pesticide

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)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

( Pub. L. 101–624, title XIII, § 1321 , Nov. 28, 1990 , 104 Stat. 3562 .)