### Question
How is the term systems approach defined?


### Answer
The term **systems approach** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 7702* as the following:

> a defined set of phytosanitary procedures, at least two of which have an independent effect in mitigating pest risk associated with the movement of commodities

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 104-PLANT PROTECTION**

