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Mexico Implements New Regulations for Battery Manufacturing Compliance

Published /Mexico

On September 14, 2018, the Ministry of Economy in Mexico published the final changes to PROY-NOM-212-SCFI-2016 that will regulate primary batteries.

As of January 2019, battery manufacturers will be required to adhere to a new battery testing process.

Key Changes to the Norm

  • The term "Nickel Cadmium Batteries" has been removed, as these are classified as secondary batteries.
  • The test method for mercury now includes cadmium.
  • NOM-212,2016 eliminates the term and definition of "Partial Tests." Additionally, the regulatory bodies are now specified for the "Procedure for the Assessment of Conformity" and are recognized by the Secretary of Economy and the Federal Consumer Procurator.

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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