### Question
How does FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT define date of approval?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc*, **date of approval** is defined as:

> the later of—


(i) the date an application under subsection (a) is conditionally approved under subsection (b); 

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part F-New Animal Drugs for Minor Use and Minor Species**

