Mexico Updates Good Manufacturing Practices Regulation to Improve Access to Biotech Medicines

In a significant regulatory update, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) has announced a modification to the Official Mexican Standard NOM-059-SSA1-2015, which governs the Good Manufacturing Practices...

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COFEPRIS Evaluates the Use of FDC Red No. 3 in Food Beverages and Pharmaceuticals

The Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) is currently conducting a risk analysis regarding the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. As Mexico’s national...

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Mexico's Updated Chemical Import/Export Regulations: Key Obligations and Implications

In a move aimed at enhancing environmental protection and regulating the import and export of hazardous substances, Mexico has amended its regulatory framework for the Control of Pesticides, Fertilizers, and Toxic...

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Mexico: Amendments to the Regulations of the CICOPLAFEST Agreement

On March 14, 2024, the "Agreement amending the previous one that establishes the goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the agencies that make up the Intersecretarial Commission...

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Latest Compilation for the Transportation of Hazardous Goods in Mexico

Mexico has recently released a crucial compilation known as the "List of Frequently Transported Hazardous Substances and Materials" slated to entirely replace the previous 2011 version within the next 60 days,...

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Mexico Strengthens Regulations to Combat Fuel Tax Evasion Through Chemical Adulteration

In a strategic move to prevent the illicit introduction of specific chemicals aimed at evading taxes on fuel, Mexico has announced robust regulatory measures. The temporary ban on 68 listed substances,...

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Regulation of VOC Emissions in Mexico's Production Processes: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has taken a proactive stance by introducing a draft technical standard aimed at regulating the emissions of...

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Mexico's COFEPRIS Initiates Third Round of Registrations for SISUS to Track Chemical Substances

Mexico's Federal Commission Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) has taken a significant step in ensuring the safe management and tracking of chemical precursors and essential chemicals within the country. The introduction of...

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Mexican Authorities Clarifies Guidelines for Cosmetics GMP

In a recent move to provide clear guidelines and dispel confusion in the cosmetics industry, Mexico's regulatory authority for health products, COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risk), has published...

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Regulation regarding Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic products came into effect in Mexico

In July 2022, it was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) in Mexico a regulation about good manufacturing practices for cosmetic products. This regulation establishes good manufacturing practices...

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Fertilizers in Peru: The New Rules Proposed for Import and Production

Peru is taking significant steps to regulate the import and production of fertilizers, aiming to enhance sustainable soil management, promote domestic agricultural competitiveness and sustainability, and improve food and nutrition security...

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Mexico Updates Law on Chemical Precursors and Essential Chemical Products

On 3 May 2023 the Mexican government published a decree adding, amending, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law for the Control of Chemical Precursors, Essential Chemical Products and Machines...

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Mexico introduces amendments in the standard on marking and labelling of dangerous goods for transport

On 2 March 2023, a draft standard was disclosed that involves two standards on marking and labelling requirements from 2008. The draft standard aligns Mexico’s rule with the UN model regulation....

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New Mexican Chemical regulatory framework on the road

The Mexican government has expressed its interest in promoting the application of a national policy on chemical substances, considering the life cycle of such substances. The General Health Council, responsible for...

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Mexico announces changes in its regulation regarding cosmetics perfumes and products for personal and home care industry.

The Secretariat of Health of Mexico through the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) indicated that regulations on cosmetics, perfumes and products for the personal and home care...

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Mexico consults on updates to rules on the transport of dangerous goods

The Mexican government is currently consulting on proposed updates to its standard governing Transport Documents for dangerous goods (NOM-043-SCT/2003). The proposed new standard (NOM-043-SCT-SEMAR-ARTF-2022) would update Transport Document requirements to bring...

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Mexico Publishes New Specifications for Dangerous Goods Transportation

On February 28, 2022, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SCT) issued an Official Mexican Norm (NOM in Spanish). This regulation assigns specifications for transporting certain classes of dangerous goods,...

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Mexico bans cosmetics animal testing

On the 2nd of September 2021, the Chamber of Senators in Mexico passed the bill to prohibit the use of animals for cosmetics testing. The bill stipulates that cosmetic product cannot...

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