Introduction

On March 2nd, 2023, the Official Mexican Standard Project: NOM-003-SCT-SEMAR-ARTF-2021 was published in the Official Diary of the Nation. This project aims to establish new regulations for marking and labeling packages containing dangerous goods with appropriate signs and markings for bulk units and containers involved in their transport. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of the Navy, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency, and the Regulatory Agency for Rail Transport all collaborated to bring this project to fruition.

Compliance with International Standards

The updated version aligns with the United Nations Model Regulation's 22nd Revision regarding the transport of dangerous goods. This aims to facilitate compliance with international transport security requirements while minimizing potential risks during the handling and transportation processes.

Markings and Labels

This Official Mexican Standard Project details the characteristics, dimensions, symbols, and colors of the markings, labels, and labeling posters required for packages, transport units, intermediate bulk containers, bulk containers, tank trucks, and all other motor and rail transport units. These labels and markings will clearly identify the class of danger associated with the handling and transportation of dangerous goods.

Implementation Timeline

This Official Mexican Standard will take effect 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.

Certification and Importation Impacts

Once this regulation is in effect, certain products or goods containing dangerous materials may be required to undergo testing and obtain new certifications. Importation processes will also be affected, as specific labels that were previously unnecessary will now be required for products subject to this regulation entering Mexico. Additionally, this Official Mexican Standard will lead to the cancellation of NOM-003-SCT/2008 and NOM-004-SCT/2008.

Additional Information

For further details, you can visit the official link: Official Gazette - https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5681333&fecha=02/03/2023#gsc.tab=0.