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21 U.S. Code § 683. Interstate shipment of meat inspected by Federal and State agencies for certain small establishments
(a) Definitions
(1) Appropriate State agency
The term “appropriate State agency” means a State agency described in section 661(b) of this title.
(2) Designated personnel
The term “designated personnel” means inspection personnel of a State agency that have undergone all necessary inspection training and certification to assist the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including rules and regulations issued under this chapter.
(3) Eligible establishmentThe term “eligible establishment” means an establishment that is in compliance with—
(A)
the State inspection program of the State in which the establishment is located; and
(B)
this chapter, including rules and regulations issued under this chapter.
(4) Meat itemThe term “meat item” means—
(A)
a portion of meat; and
(B)
a meat food product.
(5) Selected establishment
The term “selected establishment” means an eligible establishment that is selected by the Secretary, in coordination with the appropriate State agency of the State in which the eligible establishment is located, under subsection (b) to ship carcasses, portions of carcasses, and meat items in interstate commerce.