Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05 NOV 2024 | Mexico | FAIRS Country Report | This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations. | Click here |
| 2 | 22 OCT 2024 | Mexico | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | The competent Mexican authorities which regulate food and agricultural imports and/or require official U.S. export certificates include the Secretariat of Agriculture (SADER), Secretariat of Health (SALUD), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), and the Secretariat of the Treasury and Public Credit (HACIENDA) No significant changes occurred vis- -vis Mexican import standards and regulations in 2023. | Click here |
| 3 | 27 NOV 2023 | Mexico | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | The competent Mexican authorities which regulate food and agricultural imports and/or require official U.S. export certificates include the Secretariat of Agriculture (SADER), Secretariat of Health (SALUD), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), and the Secretariat of the Treasury and Public Credit (HACIENDA) No significant changes occurred vis- -vis Mexican import standards and regulations in 2022. | Click here |
| 4 | 27 NOV 2023 | Mexico | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations. Some products may be subject to regulatory oversight by several different Government of Mexico (GOM) agencies. | Click here |
| 5 | 20 OCT 2023 | Mexico | Phase Two Mexico Front of Pack Labeling NOM 051 | On October 1, 2023, Phase II of Mexico’s Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM)-051, front-of-pack labeling entered into force. This second phase requires the review of warning signs and precautionary legends of processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage products for retail which contain excess calories, sugar, sodium, saturated fats and trans-fats | Click here |
| 6 | 28 OCT 2022 | Mexico | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations. Some products may be subject to regulatory oversight by several different Government of Mexico (GOM) agencies. | Click here |
| 7 | 28 OCT 2022 | Mexico | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | The competent Mexican authorities which regulate food and agricultural imports and/or require official U.S. export certificates include the Secretariat of Agriculture (SADER), Secretariat of Health (SALUD), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), and the Secretariat of the Treasury and Public Credit (HACIENDA) | Click here |
| 8 | 02 JAN 2022 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations. | Click here |
| 9 | 02 JAN 2022 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | The competent Mexican authorities which regulate food and agricultural imports and/or require official U.S. export certificates include the Secretariat of Agriculture | Click here |
| 10 | 20 AUG 2021 | Mexico | Mexico to Work Six Dairy Regulations and Two Still Pending at the WTO | This report intends to highlight Mexico’s publications of its intent to redraft, modify, or create 6 dairy regulations (NOMs by their Spanish acronym). | Click here |
| 11 | 16 AUG 2021 | Mexico | Proposed Changes to Mexico Organic Labeling Use | Mexicos Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural development (SADER) announced proposed changes on how it regulates the use of its organic seal and other organic labeling rubrics. | Click here |
| 12 | 16 JUL 2021 | Mexico | Expected Changes to US Skin and Hide Import Requirements | This report updates a June 23, 2021 FAS Mexico City (MX2021-0034) notification to U.S. exporters of raw bovine skins and hides on changing import requirements for those products. | Click here |
| 13 | 09 APR 2021 | Mexico | Interinstitutional Agreement on Standard NOM-051 FOPL Compliance | This report intends to inform U.S. processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage companies interested in the Mexican market about the additional implementations to the Front of Pack labeling that will start on April 1, 2021. | Click here |
| 14 | 01 APR 2021 | Mexico | Deadline for Organic Imports into Mexico to Meet Organic Standards Remains June 2021 | Mexico maintains its deadline for organic product imports of bulk/raw material to be certified under its organics law (LPO) by June 26, 2021. | Click here |
| 15 | 11 MAR 2021 | Mexico | Mexico Front of Pack second phase implementation | This report intends to inform U.S. processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage companies interested in the Mexican market about the additional stipulations in the NOM-051 Front of Pack Labeling regulation that will go into effect on April 1, 2021. | Click here |
| 16 | 25 FEB 2021 | Mexico | Mexico Grants Companies Additional Month to Correct Commercial Information for Violations to NOM051 and Others | The Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) announced on February 5, 2021 that Mexican authorities will grant a 30-day period to rectify and/or correct commercial information regarding NOM051 and other labeling NOMs. | Click here |
| 17 | 08 FEB 2021 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | The report provides current information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies in conformity with Mexican import standards and regulations. | Click here |
| 18 | 04 FEB 2021 | Mexico | Mexico Front of Pack Requirements for Endorsed Products by Organizations and Associations | This report intends to inform U.S. processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage companies interested in the Mexican market about updates to the new Front of Pack labeling modifications that was originally implemented on October 1, 2020 as the first phase of its three-phase implementation schedule. | Click here |
| 19 | 28 JAN 2021 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations of agricultural and food products and their import regulations. | Click here |
| 20 | 06 JAN 2021 | Mexico | Mexico Publishes Decree to Ban Glyphosate and GE Corn | On December 31, Mexico published a final decree that calls for a phase-out of use of both glyphosate and genetically modified (GE) corn for human consumption in Mexico. | Click here |
| 21 | 28 DEC 2020 | Mexico | Organic Exports to Mexico Must be Certified to Mexican Organic Standards by June 2021 | Mexico published the “Measure Establishing Merchandise whose Importation is Subject to Regulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER). | Click here |
| 22 | 21 DEC 2020 | Mexico | Mexico Announces Changes to its Organic Products Import Procedures | Mexico has announced proposed changes to its organic import procedures under the “Agreement Establishing Goods whose Import and Export are Subject to Regulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development” (the draft measure). | Click here |
| 23 | 09 DEC 2020 | Mexico | Mexico Proposes Ban on GE Corn and Glyphosate | On December 9, a draft decree was released on Mexico’s National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) website that calls for a phase-out of use of both glyphosate and genetically modified (GE) corn for human consumption in Mexico. | Click here |
| 24 | 28 OCT 2020 | Mexico | Mexico Releases Clarifications to NOM-051 Labeling Requirements | FAIRS Export Certificate Report, FAIRS Annual Country Report, FAIRS Subject Report, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards. | Click here |
| 25 | 08 OCT 2020 | Mexico | Modifications to the Mexican Foreign Trade Law Removes Prior Exemptions to Front-of-Package Labeling | On October 1, 2020 Mexico modified its Foreign Trade Law Agreement to comply with its new Frontof-Package Labeling (FOPL) law that also went into effect on October 1. | Click here |
| 26 | 08 OCT 2020 | Mexico | Mexico Announces Changes to its Milk Powder Import Procedures | Mexico announced proposed changes to its milk powder import procedures under the “Agreement under which the Secretariat of Economy emits rules and criteria to the general characterization of Foreign Trade”. | Click here |
| 27 | 05 OCT 2020 | Mexico | Modifications to the Mexican Foreign Trade Law Removes Prior Exemptions to Front-of-Package Labeling | On October 1, 2020 Mexico modified its Foreign Trade Law Agreement to comply with its new Frontof-Package Labeling (FOPL) law that also went into effect on October 1. | Click here |
| 28 | 09 SEP 2020 | Mexico | Mexico Announces Unilateral Rice TRQs | On August 7, 2020, the Secretariat of Economy (SE) published in Mexico’s Federal Register (“Diario Oficial” – DOF) an agreement establishing the specific provisions governing the unilateral tariff rate quotas. | Click here |
| 29 | 03 AUG 2020 | Mexico | Front of Pack Labeling Law Verification and Enforcement Timeline | On July 31, the Secretariats of Economy and Health, the Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) | Click here |
| 30 | 09 JAN 2020 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations that cover agricultural and food products, as well as import regulations for agricultural products into Mexico. | Click here |
| 31 | 07 DEC 2018 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations that cover agricultural and food products, as well as import regulations for agricultural products into Mexico. It is important to note some products may be subject to several import laws and regulations under different Mexican government agencies. | Click here |
| 32 | 16 NOV 2018 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report provides current information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies that comply with import standards and regulations enforced by Mexican officials. Section II modifications reflect updates from the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). At the time of this report, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture continue to explore ways to implement E-Certification in order to streamline the export-import process. | Click here |
| 33 | 11 DEC 2017 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | In 2016 U.S. exports of agricultural products to Mexico reached US $18.7 billion ranking third behind China and Canada. In order to streamline this flow, it is critical to understand the Government of Mexico’s import requirements. This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations that regulate agricultural and food products, as well as import regulations for agricultural products into Mexico. | Click here |
| 34 | 01 DEC 2017 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report provides the latest information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations. Minor modifications and comments have been added in section II to reflect updates from the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), including information on FSIS Siluriformes export certificate. At the time of this report, USDA/FSIS and the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture continue their collaborative work towards an agreement on the technical aspects for the implementation of an electronic certification system. | Click here |
| 35 | 02 DEC 2016 | Mexico | Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report provides the latest information on export certificates issued by US government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural and food products are subject to U.S. regulation. Minor modifications and comments have been added in section II to reflect updates from the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). At the time of this report, USDA and the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture maintain working groups to achieve full implementation of electronic certificates. | Click here |
| 36 | 06 JAN 2016 | Mexico | Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2015. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted. | Click here |
| 37 | 16 DEC 2015 | Mexico | Mexico :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report updates information on export certificates issued by US government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. Small changes and comments have been added to egg product certification in sections I, II and III to reflect Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) new information. | Click here |
| 38 | 15 JAN 2015 | Mexico | Mexico : Grain and Feed Update | Favorable weather conditions throughout Mexico’s crop producing regions have resulted in higher production expectations in marketing year (MY) 2014/15 for corn and rice. On the other hand, less area was planted to sorghum than initially expected in several Mexican states during the 2014 spring/summer crop cycle. The Post/New MY 2014/15 (January/December) dry beans production estimated has been revised slightly downward to 1.15 MMT based on updated information from official and private sources. No changes reported for wheat since last report (GAIN Report MX4073). | Click here |
| 39 | 19 DEC 2014 | Mexico | Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2014. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted. | Click here |
| 40 | 08 DEC 2014 | Mexico | Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report identifies export certificates presently issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2013 FAIRS report. However, the reader should keep in mind that at the time of revising this report: USDA agencies and Mexican officials continue to discuss how to fully implement electronic certificates, and APHIS has new nomenclature in the health certificate for live animals. | Click here |
| 41 | 23 JAN 2014 | Mexico | Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Mexico 2013 | This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2013. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted. We | Click here |
| 42 | 18 DEC 2013 | Mexico | Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report identifies current export certificates issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2012 FAIRS report. However, the reader should keep in mind that at the time of revising this report, USDA agencies are discussing with Mexican officials the certification of food preparations that include minimum quantities of egg and dairy as an ingredient. | Click here |
| 43 | 26 DEC 2012 | Mexico | Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2012. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted. | Click here |
| 44 | 26 DEC 2012 | Mexico | Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report identifies current export certificates issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2011 FAIRS report. | Click here |
| 45 | 27 DEC 2011 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section III. Packing and Container Regulations, Section IV. Food Additive Regulations, Section V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section VII. Other Specific Standards, Section VIII. Projected Regulatory Amendments, Section IX. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws, Section X. Import Procedures, Section XI. Relevant Reports, Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts, Appendix II. Other Import Specialist Contacts, Appendix III. List of Mexican Food and Agriculture Regulatory Agencies, Appendix IV. List of Approved Food Additives Hermetically Sealed Subject to Heat Treatment, Diagram I. Imports of U.S. Agricultural Goods to Mexico | Click here |
| 46 | 16 DEC 2010 | Mexico | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section III. Packing and Container Regulations, Section IV. Food Additive Regulations, Section V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section VII. Other Specific Standards, Section VIII. Projected Regulatory Amendments, Section IX. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws, Section X. Import Procedures, Section XI. | Click here |