### Question
Can you define what international standards organization means?


### Answer
**International standards organization** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2571*:

> any organization—


(A) the membership of which is open to representatives, whether public or private, of the United States and at least all Members

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part D-Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions**

