### Question
How is the "official certificate" defined?


### Answer
The term **official certificate** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 453* as follows -

> any certificate prescribed by regulations of the Secretary for issuance by an inspector or other person performing official functions under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

