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Ingredient regulatory framework for dietary supplements in Mexico: A compliance guide
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.
Frequent errors when applying for a Sanitary Import Permit before COFEPRIS through VUCEM
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.