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Import Permit: A key requirement for importing some medical devices into Mexico.
In Mexico, obtaining an import permit is an important step for importing medical devices. This document allows medical devices to enter the country and ensures compliance with health regulations.
Regulatory Update Self-Verification Guide for cosmetics establishments
On December 23, 2024, COFEPRIS published on its website a guide for self-verification of establishments in the cosmetic industry.
The purpose of this guide is to outline the key points to consider for regulatory compliance applicable to all stages of a cosmetic product, from manufacturing and storage to marketing and distribution. It also includes points to consider when receiving a sanitary verification visit from the competent authority.
Industry Trends 2025
Dive into the medical device, cosmetic, and dietary supplement industry trends. We offer a look at what to expect during 2025.
Office hours holiday period
Updates regarding holiday business hours for IPS, COFEPRIS, and notary services.
Regulatory Update New Agreement on Health Supply Import Permits Ensures Public Sector Access
On December 4, 2024, an agreement was published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF), outlining the requirements for importing medicines and medical devices for the public sector. This agreement allows importing these products without a COFEPRIS sanitary registration, provided certain criteria are met. It aims to expedite supply processes, especially for consolidated purchases under BIRMEX scheme.
What is the significance of having an Operating License?
This license serves as an official notification to the health authority, outlining the activities, products, and/or services offered by the establishment. This process enables COFEPRIS to effectively exercise its sanitary control and surveillance functions.
Mexico’s Health Leaders Convene at French Healthcare Day
IPS proudly sponsored this event, which brought together health sector experts and government leaders to analyze the complexities of nutrition and diabetes in Mexico.
Understanding the Difference Between Advertising Notices and Permits
In Mexico, advertising of products and services for human use or consumption is regulated by COFEPRIS and requires an authorization that can be a notice or a permit, depending on the type of product or service. Both procedures are carried out in order to guarantee compliance with the corresponding regulatory framework, avoid sanctions, and ensure responsible advertising.
Sanitary surveillance actions for dietary supplements in Mexico
The Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) is entrusted with the crucial task of overseeing and regulating products and services intended for human consumption, such as food supplements, to ensure their quality and safety. This article explores the surveillance actions undertaken by COFEPRIS and the key aspects companies should consider.
Regulatory Update Agreement on Equivalence of Sanitary Registration and Importation Requirements for Health Supplies
In 2020, Mexico implemented an agreement allowing expedited importation and equivalence of certain health supplies approved by recognized international regulatory bodies, aiming to address shortages and streamline access. However, an update in September 2024 nullified this agreement, requiring full compliance with Mexican regulatory processes for all health supplies.