### Question
How is the term small business defined?


### Answer
The term **small business** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 379h* as the following:

> an entity that has fewer than 500 employees, including employees of affiliates

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 379h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part C-Fees > subpart 2-fees relating to drugs**

