### Question
How does the law define toxin?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 178*, **toxin** is defined as:

> the toxic material of plants, animals, microorganisms, viruses, fungi, or infectious substances, or a recombinant molecule, whatever its origin or method of production, including—


(A) any poisonous substance or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology produced by a living organism

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 178*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 10-BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS**

