Mexico: Interinstitutional Agreement on Standard NOM-051 FOPL Compliance

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Mexico: Interinstitutional Agreement on Standard NOM-051 FOPL Compliance

This report intends to inform U.S. processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage companies interested in the Mexican market about the additional implementations to the Front of Pack labeling that will go into effect on April 1, 2021. A draft Interinstitutional Agreement establishing a grace period from April 1 – May 31, 2021 for compliance with upcoming Standard NOM-051 stipulations is available for comments on the National Regulatory Improvement Commission (CONAMER in Spanish) website. This report intends to encourage U.S. companies interested in extending the implementation grace period to submit their comments prior to the publication of the agreement in the Federal Registry.

Mexico: Interinstitutional Agreement on Standard NOM-051 FOPL Compliance

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Western Hemisphere, Mexico
Processed Food Products, Wine, Beer and Spirits

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