### Question
How is the term eligible establishment defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible establishment** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 683* as the following:

> an establishment that is in compliance with—


(A) the State inspection program of the State in which the establishment is located

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 683*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-INSPECTIONS BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES**

