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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.
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.
Convocatoria para asistir a Korea Sourcing Week - 2025
Este año, IPS colaborará estrechamente con Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) para convocar e identificar a dos grandes compradores mexicanos del sector cosmético interesados en participar en Korea Sourcing Week 2025, que se llevará a cabo del 3 al 6 de septiembre en Ilsan, Corea del Sur.