### Question
How is the "international standards organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **international standards organization** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2571* as follows -

> any organization—


(A) the membership of which is open to representatives, whether public or private, of the United States and at least all Members

#### 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**

