Standards for consideration
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In evaluating a request or petition, the Administrator must apply the applicable standards described in this section.
(a) The requested factor or condition is within the scope of the definition of “bioengineering” in 7 U.S.C. 1639(1).
(b) The Administrator must evaluate the difficulty and cost of implementation and compliance related to the requested factor or condition.
(c) The Administrator may consider other relevant information, including whether the requested factor or condition is compatible with the food labeling requirements of other agencies or countries, as part of the evaluation.
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