### Question
How does the law define official certificate?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 453*, **official certificate** is defined as:

> 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. § 453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER X-MISCELLANEOUS**

