### Question
Can you define what approval procedure means?


### Answer
**Approval procedure** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*:

> any registration, notification, or other mandatory administrative procedure for—


(A) approving the use of an additive for a stated purpose or under stated conditions, or


(B) establishing a tolerance for a stated purpose or under stated conditions for a contaminant,


  

in a food, beverage, or feedstuff prior to permitting the use of the additive or the marketing of a food, beverage, or feedstuff containing the additive or contaminant

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part E-Standards and Measures Under the North American Free Trade Agreement > subpart 1-sanitary and phytosanitary measures**

