### Question
What does consultative audit mean?


### Answer
**Consultative audit** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 384d*:

> an audit of an eligible entity—


(A) to determine whether such entity is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with applicable industry standards and practices

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

