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How to classify a product as a dietary supplement? (Case study)
The correct classification of a dietary supplement in Mexico is a step that can determine a product's commercial viability. Beyond the formulation, factors such as the method of consumption and intended use play a role, both of which are evaluated under the sanitary framework applied by the competent authority.
Reform of the General Health Law 2026: Modernization and strategic challenges for the Mexican health sector
The reform to the General Health Law published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on January 15, 2026, marks a milestone in Mexican sanitary regulation. This update not only formalizes Digital Health and Telehealth but also strengthens post-market surveillance mechanisms and restructures the validity period of Sanitary Registrations.
Manifestación de Valor electrónica (MVe): por qué es obligatoria y qué deben saber los importadores en 2026
A partir del 1 de abril de 2026, el comercio exterior en México dejará atrás el uso de formatos físicos para la declaración del valor de las mercancías, dando paso a la Manifestación de Valor electrónica (MVe).
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.
Industry Trends 2026
Dive into the medical device, cosmetic, and dietary supplement industry trends. We offer a look at what to expect during 2026.
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).