### Question
How does the law define label?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 601*, **label** is defined as:

> a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container (not including package liners) of any article

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

