Mexico
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Mexico’s product certification is divided into a compulsory standard (NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas)) and voluntary standard (NMX (Normas Mexicanas)), which are applied to the export and customs clearance of the product.
Certifications which are in compliance with NOM and NXM must be issued by a certification body designated by a Mexican accreditation body, and compulsory regulated products must be marked after NOM certification in order to go through custom clearance and sales. All testing must be performed by an accredited Mexican testing laboratory or by a laboratory outside of Mexico that has signed a MRA (mutual recognition arrangement) with an accredited Mexican laboratory.
Within the items for certification, products such as Electrical and electronic products, information and communication products are done through ANCE and NYCE. It is necessary to check the items each institution is in charge of, and proceed the certification process at the institution designated for the product. Certification procedures and requirements may be different for each certification authority, so it is important to check the certification authority's procedures depending on the product.
Target items :
Most IT products and home appliances, machinerary, electrical and electronic products
Mexico’s product certification is divided into a compulsory standard (NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas)) and voluntary standard (NMX (Normas Mexicanas)), which are applied to the export and customs clearance of the product.
Certifications which are in compliance with NOM and NXM must be issued by a certification body designated by a Mexican accreditation body, and compulsory regulated products must be marked after NOM certification in order to go through custom clearance and sales. All testing must be performed by an accredited Mexican testing laboratory or by a laboratory outside of Mexico that has signed a MRA (mutual recognition arrangement) with an accredited Mexican laboratory.
Within the items for certification, products such as Electrical and electronic products, information and communication products are done through ANCE and NYCE. It is necessary to check the items each institution is in charge of, and proceed the certification process at the institution designated for the product. Certification procedures and requirements may be different for each certification authority, so it is important to check the certification authority's procedures depending on the product.
Target items :
Most IT products and home appliances, machinerary, electrical and electronic products
Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL)
All products that use frequencies to transmit and receive signals, and all telecommunication products connected to the PSTN or public networks, must be certified by IFETEL. All products approved under the IFETEL system must be labeled with the IFETEL mark. Testing must be performed at an EMA accredited laboratory, and certification of the model families is not permitted. Testing, certification and IFETEL registration are required for each product and model.
- For embedded/integrated wireless products: “IFETEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx”
- For host products containing approved modules: “This product contains approved modules. Model No. xxxx, IFETEL No. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Target items :
900Mhz, 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz frequency products.
Since there are no standards for LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, RFID or short range devices in Mexico, you must receive a Perito letter issued by IFTEL.
All products that use frequencies to transmit and receive signals, and all telecommunication products connected to the PSTN or public networks, must be certified by IFETEL. All products approved under the IFETEL system must be labeled with the IFETEL mark. Testing must be performed at an EMA accredited laboratory, and certification of the model families is not permitted. Testing, certification and IFETEL registration are required for each product and model.
- For embedded/integrated wireless products: “IFETEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx”
- For host products containing approved modules: “This product contains approved modules. Model No. xxxx, IFETEL No. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Target items :
900Mhz, 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz frequency products.
Since there are no standards for LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, RFID or short range devices in Mexico, you must receive a Perito letter issued by IFTEL.
National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE)
Some electronic products sold in Mexico certify its energy efficiency through a label of the product. At the same time, the maximum limit of power must be measured.
Target items :
Most home appliances and audio, DVD, set-top boxes, microwave ovens, printers, IT devices (notebook, tablet PC, etc.)
Some electronic products sold in Mexico certify its energy efficiency through a label of the product. At the same time, the maximum limit of power must be measured.
Target items :
Most home appliances and audio, DVD, set-top boxes, microwave ovens, printers, IT devices (notebook, tablet PC, etc.)
Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS)
All Medical devices which require contact with the human body that are sold or imported to Mexico must be certified by a Mexico Authority. Local importers must register the product with the authorities and obtain an import permit. If it is powered with electricity, NOM approval is also required.
Target items :
Medical devices such as medical or health care products, implants and devices, surgical equipment, hygiene products, and diagnostic equipment are classified according to risk into Levels 1, 2, and 3; clinical and biocompatibility reports require Level 3.
All Medical devices which require contact with the human body that are sold or imported to Mexico must be certified by a Mexico Authority. Local importers must register the product with the authorities and obtain an import permit. If it is powered with electricity, NOM approval is also required.
Target items :
Medical devices such as medical or health care products, implants and devices, surgical equipment, hygiene products, and diagnostic equipment are classified according to risk into Levels 1, 2, and 3; clinical and biocompatibility reports require Level 3.
