### Question
How does the law define standard setting organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*, **standard setting organization** is defined as:

> a standard setting organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, including the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, that develops standards for information transactions, data elements, or any other standard that is necessary to, or will facilitate, the implementation of this part

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part C-Administrative Simplification**

