### Question
How does the law define technical regulation?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2571*, **technical regulation** is defined as:

> a document which lays down product characteristics or their related processes and production methods, including the applicable administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory

#### 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**

