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Implementation of NOM-208-SCFI-2016 for Radio Communication Systems

Published /Mexico

Published February 7th in the Mexico Official News Gazette, NOM-208-SCFI-2016 is set to replace the emergency NOM‐EM‐016‐SCFI‐2015. This new regulation applies to all radio communication systems utilizing spread spectrum techniques, frequency hopping radio communication equipment, and digital modulation within the frequency ranges of 902‐928MHz, 2400‐2483.5MHz, and 5725‐5850MHz. The technical requirements are outlined in the technical disposition IFT-008-2015.

ORBIS would like to remind everyone that starting April 10, 2017, the standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 will be enforced. Customs officials will request the Certificates of Conformity at the port of entry to facilitate importation.

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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