### Question
How is the "qualified safety and effectiveness testing" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified safety and effectiveness testing** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc* as follows -

> testing—


(i) which occurs after the date such new animal drug is designated under this section and before the date on which an application with respect to such drug is submitted under section 360b of this title

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part F-New Animal Drugs for Minor Use and Minor Species**

