### Question
How is the term inspection service defined?


### Answer
The term **inspection service** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 453* as the following:

> the official Government service within the Department of Agriculture designated by the Secretary as having the responsibility for carrying out the provisions of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

