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....
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreMexico 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...
Read MoreMexico 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...
Read MoreMexico 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,...
Read MoreMexico 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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