### Question
How does IMPORTS AND EXPORTS define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 384d*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> a foreign entity, including a foreign facility registered under section 350d of this title, in the food import supply chain that chooses to be audited by an accredited third-party auditor or the audit agent of such accredited third-party auditor

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 384d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-IMPORTS AND EXPORTS**

