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Víctor Hugo Borja: Management, challenges, and future
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) has entered a new stage under the leadership of Dr. Víctor Hugo Borja Aburto, who took office on January 1, 2026. His administration is part of the consolidation of the universal health system and the execution of the industrial policy established in the Plan México.
COFEPRIS 2025: Regulatory advances and international alignment
By the close of 2025, the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), has consolidated a transformation focused on agility, transparency, and international recognition.
IPS: the strategic bridge to enter the Mexican market
The Mexican market represents a significant expansion opportunity for foreign manufacturers of medical devices, cosmetics, and food supplements. However, entry into this territory is marked by a series of obstacles that demand specialized knowledge of the local environment.
Office hours holiday period
Updates regarding holiday business hours for IPS and COFEPRIS.
VUCEM: Things you should know about the foreign trade receipt system
The Mexican Foreign Trade Receipt System (VUCEM) is the platform that allows for the digitalization and coordination of many of the necessary procedures for importing goods into Mexico.
Sanitary Alert: COFEPRIS mechanism against risky products
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), through the Commission for Evidence and Risk Management (CEMAR), has a mechanism to publicize or warn the public about products that pose a risk for their use or consumption. This tool is the Sanitary Alert System (SAS).
COFEPRIS adopts the MDSAP and NOM-241 equivalence
The publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) refers to the Recognition of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) as equivalent to the Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), whose conformity assessment is based on NOM-241-SSA1-2025 Good Manufacturing Practices of Medical Devices.
Dietary Supplements, Herbal Remedies, and Medicines: Key differences in their regulation.
In the Mexican regulatory landscape, the classification of products intended for health or well-being is fundamental. In the market, we can find options such as dietary supplements, herbal remedies, and medicines, all of which possess specific characteristics, a defined purpose of use, and, most importantly, a clearly differentiated regulatory framework.
Tariff Classification as a compliance tool
Tariff classification is, without a doubt, the most important step for any foreign trade operation. It represents the standard code that allows customs to unequivocally identify the merchandise and, based on it, apply the entire regulatory framework.
Korea Sourcing Week Case Study / Caso de Estudio
The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME), a key government entity, sought to bridge the gap between innovative Korean cosmetic manufacturers and the lucrative Mexican market. They partnered with Insumos para la Salud (IPS) to facilitate meaningful connections at the Korea Sourcing event.