### Question
What does official certificate mean?


### Answer
**Official certificate** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 601*:

> any certificate prescribed by regulations of the Secretary for issuance by an inspector or other person performing official functions under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

