### Question
What does conformity assessment procedure mean?


### Answer
**Conformity assessment procedure** has the following meaning in *19 U.S.C. § 2576b*:

> any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that a technical regulation or standard is fulfilled, including sampling, testing, inspection, evaluation, verification, monitoring, auditing, assurance of conformity, accreditation, registration, or approval used for such a purpose, but does not mean an approval procedure

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2576b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part E-Standards and Measures Under the North American Free Trade Agreement   > subpart 2-standards-related measures**

