### Question
How does TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) define private international standards organization?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2543*, **private international standards organization** is defined as:

> any international standards organization before which the interests of the United States are represented by a private person who is officially recognized by that organization for such purpose

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2543*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part B-Functions of Federal Agencies**

