### Question
How does GENERAL AUTHORITY define authorized person?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 379aa*, **authorized person** is defined as:

> an officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, who has—


(i) appropriate credentials, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 379aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part H-Serious Adverse Event Reports**

