SUBCHAPTER VI—LABELING OF CERTAIN FOOD
§1639i. Federal preemption
(a) Definition of food
In this subchapter, the term "food" has the meaning given the term in
(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.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, §295, as added
§1639j. Exclusion from Federal preemption
Nothing in this subchapter, subchapter V, or any regulation, rule, or requirement promulgated in accordance with this subchapter or subchapter V shall be construed to preempt any remedy created by a State or Federal statutory or common law right.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, §296, as added