### Question
How is the term selected establishment defined?


### Answer
The term **selected establishment** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 683* as the following:

> an eligible establishment that is selected by the Secretary, in coordination with the appropriate State agency of the State in which the eligible establishment is located, under subsection (b) to ship carcasses, portions of carcasses, and meat items in interstate commerce

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 683*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-INSPECTIONS BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES**

