Mexico introduces 10-year data protection for new agricultural chemicals
Mexico has amended its rules for pesticides, plant nutrients, and toxic or hazardous substances, introducing a new regulatory category for “new agricultural chemical products” and creating a 10-year protection period for...
Read MoreMexico's Customs Regulations Overhauled with New Decree
The Mexican government has issued a significant reform to the nation's customs regulations, marking a pivotal change for businesses involved in international trade, affecting also the importation of chemicals. The decree,...
Read MoreMexico Proposes New Safety Standards for Transporting Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
The Mexican Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport has launched a public consultation on a new regulation that will impact the transport of dangerous goods in limited quantities. The proposed PROY-NOM-011-SICT2/2025...
Read MoreMexico Launches Public Consultation on New Lead Content Regulation for Paints
The Mexican Ministry of Health has initiated a public consultation on a new regulation aimed at reducing lead exposure from paints and related products. The proposed PROY-NOM-003-SSA1-2025 standard sets a strict...
Read MoreMexico publishes new circular economy law, tightening rules on products and waste
Jan-23-2026
On 19 January 2026, Mexico published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) a decree adopting a new national framework on circular economy. The decree establishes the General Law of...
Read MoreMexico Bans Dozens of Toxic Pesticides
Oct-03-2025
The Mexican government has announced a sweeping ban on the production, import, distribution, and use of more than 30 highly hazardous pesticides across the country. Many of these substances are classified...
Read MoreMexico Unveils New National Programme in Official Gazette
The Mexican government has introduced a federal programme, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), setting out a framework for coordinated action across priority sectors. Background Unlike decrees,...
Read MoreMexico Streamlines Public Health and Safety Regulations to Boost Efficiency and Transparency
Aug-12-2025
The Mexican government has announced new measures to simplify processes related to health permits and certifications. The action, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on 11 July 2025, introduces...
Read MoreMexico Expands Health Product Registration Process with New Guidelines
In an effort to streamline the regulatory processes for health products, the Mexican government has introduced new guidelines on July 18, 2025 aimed at simplifying the registration of medical supplies and...
Read MoreMexico 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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