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How to classify a cosmetic product in Mexico: a regulatory case study
One of the most common mistakes when introducing a cosmetic product into the Mexican market is assuming that its regulatory classification depends solely on its formulation.
In this article, we analyze a case study that reflects a common situation faced by international manufacturers seeking to introduce cosmetic products into the Mexican market.
New COFEPRIS Guide: Optimization and agility in the Sanitary Registration of Medical Devices
Seeking to unify current Equivalence Agreements and the Abbreviated Regulatory Pathway, the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) has published the Requirements Guide for the Sanitary Registration of Medical Devices.
Dietary Supplement classification: Scope of the new COFEPRIS Guide
COFEPRIS has published the "Non-Regulatory Guide for the Classification of Products as Dietary Supplements." This technical document compiles the requirements of national legislation through a self-assessment format and a decision-making diagram to determine whether a product belongs in this category.
Importing doesn't end at customs: how to prepare for an inspection by the authorities
The release of goods from customs does not mark the end of the importer's obligations. Tax, customs, and health authorities possess verification powers that allow them to audit the legal status, traceability, and regulatory compliance of merchandise, even years after an operation has been concluded.
Prórroga de la Manifestación de Valor Electrónica
El pasado 02 de junio de 2026, el Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) dio a conocer la versión anticipada de la segunda resolución de modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior (RGCE) para el presente ejercicio. En dicha publicación, se establece formalmente la extensión del plazo de obligatoriedad para transmitir la Manifestación de Valor electrónica (MVe) hasta el 31 de julio de 2026.
RAUpdate: Prohibition of Erythrosine (Red 3 FD&C) in the Mexican Food Industry
The Mexican Ministry of Health (Secretaría de Salud) has issued an Agreement to eliminate the use of the coloring agent Erythrosine and its lakes (Red 3 FD&C) in food, beverages, and dietary supplements. This measure responds to a risk analysis that determined that the population's exposure exceeds internationally established safety limits.
RAUpdate New NOM-137-SSA1-2025: Requirements for Medical Device labeling in Mexico
On May 19, 2026, Mexico's Ministry of Health published the new NOM-137-SSA1-2025 in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), which completely replaces the version in force since 2008.
Key aspects of Non-Tariff Regulations and Restrictions for importing into Mexico
Non-tariff regulations and restrictions (RRNA by its Spanish acronym) are mandatory requirements that regulate the entry and exit of merchandise in Mexico, beyond the payment of taxes.
Dietary Supplement labeling: COFEPRIS compliance guide
This article details the technical and legal requirements that must be met by labels for dietary supplements marketed in Mexico. Its objective is to provide manufacturers, importers, and distributors with a clear roadmap to ensure their products present truthful information, avoiding omissions that compromise transparency toward the consumer. The correct implementation of these elements ensures that the product remains within the current sanitary legal framework before COFEPRIS.
RAUpdate Administrative modernization of COFEPRIS: Streamlining procedures
The administrative reform published on May 4, 2026, is focused on the digitalization and operational efficiency of The Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS). The analysis covers the elimination of physical requirements, the consolidation of procedure codes (homoclaves) regarding advertising, and the acceleration of medical device procedures.