### Question
Can you define what risk assessment means?


### Answer
**Risk assessment** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*:

> an evaluation of—


(A) the potential for the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease and associated biological and economic consequences

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2575b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part E-Standards and Measures Under the North American Free Trade Agreement > subpart 1-sanitary and phytosanitary measures**

