### Question
Can you define what official mark means?


### Answer
**Official mark** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 601*:

> the official inspection legend or any other symbol prescribed by regulations of the Secretary to identify the status of any article or animal under this chapter

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

