### Question
How does the law define treated?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1561*, **treated** is defined as:

> given an application of a substance or subjected to a process designed to reduce, control, or repel disease organisms, insects or other pests which attack seeds or seedlings growing therefrom

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1561*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-SEEDS > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

