Mexico's Enhanced Product Certification Regulations

Mexico is enhancing its product certification process with revised regulations. Document DGN.191.01.2023.2199 focuses on NOM-003-SCFI-2014, a key certification rule.

Previously, NOM-003-SCFI-2014 required a single follow-up visit and type test during certificate validity. Now, certificates with follow-up visits before August 15th, 2023, must meet stricter criteria.

It is now mandatory to conduct double testing for the same product at the same time to comply with the new surveillance process. A double surveillance within the year will occur during the 6th to 9th months of certification.

These changes take effect immediately, though stakeholders, including NYCE, are engaging authorities for review.

To avoid double testing, the only option would be to change the certification scheme.

Mexico's commitment to rigorous product certification aims to enhance quality and safety for both businesses and consumers, fostering trust in certified products.