### Question
How is the term Missile Technology Control Regime" or "MTCR defined?


### Answer
The term **Missile Technology Control Regime" or "MTCR** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 4612* as the following:

> the policy statement, between the United States, the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and Japan, announced on April 16, 1987, to restrict sensitive missile-relevant transfers based on the MTCR Annex, and any amendments thereto

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4612*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 56-EXPORT ADMINISTRATION**

