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Draft Regulation PROY-NOM-019-SCFI-2016 Outlines Safety Standards for IT Equipment in Mexico

Published /Mexico

Overview

A draft regulation, PROY-NOM-019-SCFI-2016, aims to establish the safety characteristics and general requirements that information technology equipment and associated devices must meet to be imported, marketed, distributed, and leased in Mexico.

Applicability

This draft regulation applies to equipment powered by the public service network or other energy sources, including batteries and accumulators.

Public Consultation

Published on December 12, 2017, in the Official Gazette of the Mexican Federation (DOF), the draft provides a 60 calendar-day period for public consultation for interested parties. The due date for feedback is February 16, 2018, before the regulation's final treatment.

Mexico Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyIFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityFinal Homologation Certificate: permanent
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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