### Question
What does final product stage mean?


### Answer
**Final product stage** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 350a*:

> the point in the manufacturing process, before distribution of an infant formula, at which an infant formula is homogenous and is not subject to further degradation

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 350a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IV-FOOD**

