### Question
How does the law define renderer?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 601*, **renderer** is defined as:

> any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of rendering carcasses or parts or products of the carcasses, of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, or other equines, except rendering conducted under inspection or exemption under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

