### Question
How does the law define official plant?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 1033*, **official plant** is defined as:

> any plant, as determined by the Secretary, at which inspection of the processing of egg products is maintained by the Department of Agriculture under the authority of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

