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Why can't your goods be released? Common compliance errors delaying your foreign trade operation
Retentions and delays in Mexican customs when importing medical devices, cosmetics, and dietary supplements, as well as any other product regulated by COFEPRIS, usually arise from critical inconsistencies in compliance with Non-Tariff Regulations and Restrictions (RRNAs).
How IPS transformed K-Beauty curiosity into measurable commercial impact in Mexico. Case Study
Bringing international beauty products into emerging markets requires much more than shipping samples across borders: it demands local market intelligence, seamless logistics management, and direct consumer validation. When KOSME sought to introduce eight innovative Korean cosmetic brands into Mexico, they needed a local partner capable of transforming cultural interest into sustainable commercial opportunities: IPS.
COFEPRIS optimizes the Advertising Notice for cosmetic products
As of July 15, 2026, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk (Cofepris) and the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) enabled an improvement in the DIGIPRIS platform that allows companies in the cosmetic sector to select multiple distribution channels in a single Advertising Notice for Cosmetic Products per brand.
Regulatory Guide: Cosmetic labeling requirements in Mexico
Cosmetic labeling is one of the key elements for demonstrating regulatory compliance while providing consumers with clear and accurate product information.
NOM-141-SSA1/SCFI-2012 establishes the sanitary and commercial labeling requirements applicable to prepackaged cosmetic products marketed in Mexico.
How to classify a cosmetic product in Mexico: a regulatory case study
One of the most common mistakes when introducing a cosmetic product into the Mexican market is assuming that its regulatory classification depends solely on its formulation.
In this article, we analyze a case study that reflects a common situation faced by international manufacturers seeking to introduce cosmetic products into the Mexican market.
RAUpdate Administrative modernization of COFEPRIS: Streamlining procedures
The administrative reform published on May 4, 2026, is focused on the digitalization and operational efficiency of The Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS). The analysis covers the elimination of physical requirements, the consolidation of procedure codes (homoclaves) regarding advertising, and the acceleration of medical device procedures.
Industry Trends 2026
Dive into the medical device, cosmetic, and dietary supplement industry trends. We offer a look at what to expect during 2026.
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.
Classification Query: A Regulatory Tool for Marketing Your Cosmetics and Dietary Supplements
The classification query submitted to the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) is a crucial step in regulating cosmetic products and dietary supplements.