### Question
What is the definition of standards?


### Answer
The definition of **standards** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 15b*:

> the official cotton standards of the United States established by the Secretary pursuant to the United States Cotton Standards Act, as amended [7 U.S.C. 51 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 15b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-COMMODITY EXCHANGES**

