### Question
How is the term tableting machine defined?


### Answer
The term **tableting machine** is defined in *21 CFR § 1300.02* as the following:

> any manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic equipment which may be used for the compaction or molding of powdered or granular solids, or semi-solid material, to produce coherent solid tablets.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 1300.02*
  - Heading: **Title 21-Food and Drugs > PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

