### Question
Can you define what sanitary or phytosanitary measure means?


### Answer
**Sanitary or phytosanitary measure** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*:

> a measure to—


(i) protect animal or plant life or health in the United States from risks arising from the introduction, establishment, or spread of a pest or disease

#### 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**

