### Question
Can you define what standards means?


### Answer
**Standards** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 620*:

> inspection, building construction, sanitary, quality, species verification, residue, and other standards that are applicable to meat articles

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 620*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

