### Question
Can you define what MTCR adherent means?


### Answer
**MTCR adherent** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 4612*:

> a country that participates in the MTCR or that, pursuant to an international understanding to which the United States is a party, controls MTCR equipment or technology in accordance with the criteria and standards set forth in the MTCR

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

