§ 2571. Definitions
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As used in this subchapter—
(1)Agreement The term “Agreement” means the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade referred to in section 3511(d)(5) of this title.
(2)Conformity assessment procedure The term “conformity assessment procedure” means any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that relevant requirements in technical regulations or standards are fulfilled.
(3)Federal agency The term “Federal agency” means any of the following within the meaning of chapter 2 of part I of title 5:
(A)Any executive department.
(B)Any military department.
(C)Any Government corporation.
(D)Any Government-controlled corporation.
(E)Any independent establishment.
(4)International conformity assessment procedure The term “international conformity assessment procedure” means a conformity assessment procedure that is adopted by an international standards organization.
(5)International standard The term “international standard” means any standard that is promulgated by an international standards organization.
(6)International standards organization The term “international standards organization” means any organization—
(A)the membership of which is open to representatives, whether public or private, of the United States and at least all Members; and
(B)that is engaged in international standards-related activities.
(7)International standards-related activity The term “international standards-related activity” means the negotiation, development, or promulgation of, or any amendment or change to, an international standard, or an international conformity assessment procedure, or both.
(8)Member The term “Member” means a WTO member as defined in section 3501(10) of this title.
(9)Private person The term “private person” means—
(A)any individual who is a citizen or national of the United States; and
(B)any corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity organized or existing under the law of any State, whether for profit or not for profit.
(10)Product The term “product” means any natural or manufactured item.
(11)Secretary concerned The term “Secretary concerned” means the Secretary of Commerce with respect to functions under this subchapter relating to nonagricultural products, and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to functions under this subchapter relating to agricultural products.
(12)Trade Representative The term “Trade Representative” means the United States Trade Representative.
(13)Standard The term “standard” means a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines, or characteristics for products or related processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory. Such term may also include or deal exclusively with terminology, symbols, packaging, marking, or labeling requirements as they apply to a product, process, or production method.
(14)Standards-related activity The term “standards-related activity” means the development, adoption, or application of any standard, technical regulation, or conformity assessment procedure.
(15)State The term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and any other Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
(16)State agency The term “State agency” means any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the government of any State or of any political subdivision of any State.
(17)Technical regulation The term “technical regulation” means a document which lays down product characteristics or their related processes and production methods, including the applicable administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory. Such term may also include or deal exclusively with terminology, symbols, packaging, marking, or labeling requirements as they apply to a product, process, or production method.
(18)United States The term “United States”, when used in a geographical context, means all States.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 451, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 249; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(1), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(e), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4956; Pub. L. 104–295, § 20(c)(16), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529.)
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- Public Law 96–39To approve and implement the trade agreements negotiated under the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes
- Public Law 104–295To make technical corrections and miscellaneous amendments to trade laws
- Public Law 117–167Making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 451
- 93 Stat. 249
- Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(1)
- 107 Stat. 2122
- Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(e)
- 108 Stat. 4956
- Pub. L. 104–295, § 20(c)(16)
- 110 Stat. 3529
- Pub. L. 104–295
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(1)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(2)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(3)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(4)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(5)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(6)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(7)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(8)
- Pub. L. 103–465, § 351(e)(9)
- Pub. L. 103–182
- Pub. L. 103–465
- section 352 of Pub. L. 103–465
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 451
Stat.93 Stat. 249
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(1)
Stat.107 Stat. 2122
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(e)
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