### Question
How does the law define sanitary protection?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 620*, **sanitary protection** is defined as:

> protection to safeguard public health

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 620*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

