### Question
Can you define what official certificate means?


### Answer
**Official certificate** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 1033*:

> any certificate prescribed by regulations of the Secretary for issuance by an inspector or other person performing official functions under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

