### Question
How is the term international standard-setting organization defined?


### Answer
The term **international standard-setting organization** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2578b* as the following:

> an organization consisting of representatives of 2 or more countries, the purpose of which is to negotiate, develop, promulgate, or amend an international standard

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2578b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part F-International Standard-Setting Activities**

