### Question
How is the term official mark defined?


### Answer
The term **official mark** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 1033* as the following:

> the official inspection legend or any other symbol prescribed by regulations of the Secretary to identify the status of any article under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

