### Question
What is the definition of advisory committee?


### Answer
The definition of **advisory committee** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 379d*:

> an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that provides advice or recommendations to the Secretary regarding activities of the Food and Drug Administration

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 379d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part A-General Administrative Provisions**

