WARNING:

 

ON OCTOBER 1, 2025 IT MUST BE COMPLIED IN FULL AND WITH THE 3 PHASES OF NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 establishes three phases for the labeling of prepackaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages in Mexico.

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This applies to products intended for the final consumer (retail).

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Confirm with the Verification Unit that your labeling is complete and complies with the 3 phases.

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NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 establishes three phases for the labeling of prepackaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages in Mexico:

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• Phase 1: It started on October 1, 2020, and lasted until September 30, 2023.

 

• Phase 2: It began on October 1, 2023, and will last until September 30, 2025.

 

• Phase 3: Starts on October 1, 2025.

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In each phase, the seals are evaluated according to the following criteria:

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• Phase 1
 

From October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023 (3 YEARS), the calculation and evaluation of supplementary nutritional information will be carried out using the following criteria and values:

 

1.⁠ ⁠Critical nutrients added to prepackaged food or non-alcoholic beverages:

 

a) sugars and calories must be evaluated if added sugars are added.

 

b) If fats are added, saturated fats, trans fats, and calories must be evaluated.

 

c) If sodium is added, only sodium must be evaluated.

 

2.⁠ ⁠First Phase Nutrient Profiles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Phase 2
 

From October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025 (2 YEARS), the calculation and evaluation of supplementary nutritional information will be carried out using the following criteria and values:

 

1.⁠ ⁠Critical nutrients added to prepackaged food or non-alcoholic beverages:

 

a) If added sugars are added, sugars and calories must be evaluated.

 

b) If fats are added, saturated fats, trans fats, and calories must be evaluated.

 

c) If sodium is added, only sodium must be evaluated.

 

2. Table 6 of the amendment to the regulation on Nutrient Profiles, reproduced below:

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• Phase 3
 

Beginning October 1, 2025, the calculation and evaluation of supplementary nutritional information will be carried out by fully applying the provisions contained in sections 4.5.3 (Regulation 051) and Table 6 of the amendment to the regulation on Nutrient Profiles.

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1. Complete Compliance: Ensure that all aspects of the labeling comply with the established phases of NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010.

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2. Evaluation Criteria: The five seals will be assessed using criteria similar to Phase 2, incorporating updated standards for supplemental nutritional information and new requirements for front-of-pack warning labels.

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Publication in the Mexican Federal Register: https://www.dof.gob.mx/2020/SEECO/NOM_051.pdf

Guide: https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/666912/Gu_a_-_Sujetos_regulados_10.0.pdf