### Question
How is the term peer review defined?


### Answer
The term **peer review** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 136w* as the following:

> an independent evaluation by scientific experts, either within or outside the Environmental Protection Agency, in the appropriate disciplines.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 136w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL**

