### Question
How is the "voluntary consensus standard" defined?


### Answer
The term **voluntary consensus standard** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 4301* as follows -

> given such term in Office of Management and Budget Circular Number A–119, as revised February 10, 1998.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COOPERATIVE RESEARCH**

