On September 4, 2026, Mexico published the Regulation of the Quality Infrastructure Law (RLIC), which enters into force on September 7, 2026. This regulation establishes the comprehensive legal and administrative framework for standardization, conformity assessment, metrology, and market surveillance in Mexico, replacing the previous regulation on metrology and standardization.

The RLIC defines the roles, responsibilities, and procedures for the Secretariat of Economy, Standardization Authorities, Conformity Assessment Bodies, Accreditation Entities, and the National Metrology Center.

It details the processes for the development, revision, and cancellation of Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) and Standards, as well as the accreditation and approval of laboratories, certification bodies, and verification units.

For manufacturers, importers, and stakeholders in regulated sectors (including electronics, telecom, batteries, chargers, appliances, and related products), the RLIC does not immediately change the technical requirements or certification obligations of existing NOMs. Current certificates remain valid, and no re-certification is required solely due to the regulation's entry into force.

However, future NOM projects, revisions, or cancellations must follow the new administrative and consultation procedures established by the RLIC. The main short-term impact is administrative, affecting certification bodies, laboratories, and authorities responsible for conformity assessment.

In the medium and long term, the regulation is expected to facilitate NOM updates, improve inter-institutional coordination, and strengthen market surveillance, which may eventually lead to changes in certification and compliance procedures for regulated products.

Impact

Impact assessment: Low.

Key reasons: Existing NOMs and certificates remain valid and are not automatically affected.; No new technical requirements, labeling, or import obligations are introduced by the regulation itself.; The main changes are administrative, affecting authorities, certification bodies, and laboratories.

Who is affected?

Certification bodies, testing laboratories, verification units, and regulatory authorities must adapt their internal procedures. Manufacturers and importers should monitor future NOM updates but do not need to take immediate action.

Conclusion:

No immediate compliance action is required for ongoing projects or certified products; the main effect is on the regulatory framework and future NOM development.