### Question
How does the law define prepared?


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

> slaughtered, canned, salted, rendered, boned, cut up, or otherwise manufactured or processed

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

