### Question
What is the definition of qualifying laboratory?


### Answer
The definition of **qualifying laboratory** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 384*:

> a laboratory in the United States that has been approved by the Secretary for the purposes of this section

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 384*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-IMPORTS AND EXPORTS**

