### Question
How is the term conformity assessment procedure defined?


### Answer
The term **conformity assessment procedure** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2571* as the following:

> any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that relevant requirements in technical regulations or standards are fulfilled

#### 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**

