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On March 9, 2026, COFEPRIS officially announced the creation of the National Center for Pharmacovigilance and Technovigilance (CENAFYT). This body emerges not as an isolated entity, but as the strategic evolution of the former National Pharmacovigilance Center (CNFV), following the legal modifications made to the General Health Law at the beginning of 2026.
This article details the legal and sanitary framework governing permitted and prohibited ingredients in the formulation of dietary supplements in Mexico. It addresses questions regarding the technical viability of formulas, limits on additives, vitamins, minerals, and botanical extracts to avoid sanctions, customs seizures, or product redesigns.
This article explains the most common mistakes when applying for a Sanitary Import Permit before Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and how to prevent them. It is aimed at importers of regulated products and seeks to help them avoid warnings, rejections, and delays in their procedures.