### Question
How is the "risk assessment" defined?


### Answer
The term **risk assessment** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2575b* as follows -

> an evaluation of— 


(A) the potential for the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease and associated biological and economic consequences

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*
  - 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 1-sanitary and phytosanitary measures**

