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


### Answer
**Private international standards organization** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2543*:

> 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**

