Introduction

On January 14th, 2022, the updated version of the Regulation on Commercial Information - Labeling of textile products was published (NOM-004-SE-2021), with an enforcement date of January 14th, 2023. This makes NOM-004-SCFI-2006 obsolete.

Applicability

Mexico's NOM-004 Regulation applies to textile products, clothing, their accessories, and household linen, which must comply before entering the country. Other textile byproducts containing plastics or other materials are also subject to NOM-004.

New Features

A positive addition to the new NOM-004 is the option to use QR codes in the labeling process, allowing for a two-dimensional code that stores encoded data intended for the final consumer. This code can be read and decrypted by an optical reader that transmits data directly to an electronic device. However, it is clarified that this is strictly optional and cannot replace the minimal mandatory information.

The new version also includes a complete Appendix with pictograms that must now be shown on certain protective clothing.

Additional Information

For further details regarding the NOM and how it affects your products, please feel free to reach out to our experts.

News link - https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5640655&fecha=14/01/2022#gsc.tab=0