Notwithstanding section 2571 of this title, for purposes of this subpart—
(2) Approval procedureThe term “approval procedure” means any registration, notification, or other mandatory administrative procedure for—
in a food, beverage, or feedstuff prior to permitting the use of the additive or the marketing of a food, beverage, or feedstuff containing the additive or contaminant.
(3) Contaminant
The term “contaminant” includes pesticide and veterinary drug residues and extraneous matter.
(4) Control or inspection procedure
The term “control or inspection procedure” means any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that a sanitary or phytosanitary measure is fulfilled, including sampling, testing, inspection, evaluation, verification, monitoring, auditing, assurance of conformity, accreditation, registration, certification, or other procedure involving the physical examination of a good, of the packaging of a good, or of the equipment or facilities directly related to production, marketing, or use of a good, but does not mean an approval procedure.
(6) Risk assessmentThe term “risk assessment” means an evaluation of—
(A)
the potential for the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease and associated biological and economic consequences; or
(B)
the potential for adverse effects on human or animal life or health arising from the presence of an additive, contaminant, toxin or disease-causing organism in a food, beverage, or feedstuff.
(7) Sanitary or phytosanitary measure
(A) In generalThe term “sanitary or phytosanitary measure” means a measure to—
(ii)
protect human or animal life or health in the United States from risks arising from the presence of an additive, contaminant, toxin, or disease-causing organism in a food, beverage, or feedstuff;
(iv)
prevent or limit other damage in the United States arising from the introduction, establishment, or spread of a pest.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 463, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(a), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2119.)