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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.
Key considerations for Cosmetic and Dietary Supplement claims in Mexico
Mexican regulations establish fundamental principles governing claims for cosmetic products and dietary supplements. The main objective is to ensure that these products are safe, effective, and not misleading to consumers.
Keys to International Trade: EUR.1 and USMCA Certificates for Mexico
In foreign trade, competitiveness and operational efficiency largely depend on effective document management. Among the most important documents is the certificate of origin, which certifies the country where a product was manufactured and, in Mexico’s case, is essential for obtaining tariff reductions or exemptions under free trade agreements.
Big Changes at COFEPRIS! Mexico Simplifies Medical Device Registration and Advertising Notice
Mexico's regulatory authority, COFEPRIS, has introduced a landmark agreement to modernize its regulatory processes. For medical devices, multiple submission categories for new registrations and renewals are now consolidated into a single, unified procedure. This reform streamlines submissions and shortens review timelines considerably. Additionally, the agreement introduces updated requirements for advertising notices.
COFEPRIS Implements Agreement to Streamline Import and Export Permits
On August 11, 2025, the Agreement establishing actions for the simplification of procedures before the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF).