​It is important to know that Modification Labeling Standard NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 Compliance with the labeling regulation is mandatory for all products marketed in Mexico. Beginning October 1st, 2020, all prepackaged non-alcoholic foods and beverages entering the country must comply with the modifications to the labeling regulation to be admitted at the point of entry.

At the point of entry, the importer will need to provide a Proof of Conformity (Dictamen de cumplimiento) to the customs agent. These documents can be emitted only by an accredited verification unit (Unidad de Verificación Acreditada “UVA”). The Proof of Conformity will require an on-site verification visit.

It is important to mention that compliance with the labeling regulations is not certifiable and accreditation by a verification unit is voluntary EXCEPT for importers, in which case the verification document is mandatory to allow the product in.

It is necessary that as of October 1st, 2020, the updated Proof of Conformity with NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010, along with the other documents, be delivered to the customs broker at the time of export. It is possible to make a commitment letter so that the labels can be conditioned with adhesives under the supervision of a Verification Unit and thus import the product, if the compliance report was not available by October 1.

Imported products are allowed to use adhesives to comply with the labeling requirements indefinitely.

NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 labelling information may be translated from source or made after the goods have been entered into national territory, after customs release, but before sale to the final consumer. So, it is recommended to hire a Verification Unit.

It is necessary that the information or labels affixed to Ready-to-Eat product packages, have the information that the Mexican health authority requires in accordance to NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 Mexican Standard, namely:

• Name or common denomination of product.
   

• Brand name.
   

• Importer/responsible for the product name and address.
   

• Manufacturer’s data.
   

• List of ingredients in descending order (for ingredients 5% and up in the composition, water, colorants, additives, etc.)
   

• Nutritional declaration (energy, total fat, protein, sodium, etc.).
   

• Supplementary nutritional information (vitamins and minerals).
   

• Use or cooking instructions.
   

• Contents, net weight and drained mass (as the case may be).
   

• Expiration date.
   

• Country of origin using the legend: “hecho en” (“made in”) or “producto originario de” (“product from”).
   

• Legend: "manténgase en refrigeración" (“keep refrigerated”) or "consérvese en congelación" (“keep frozen”) and “manténgase a - grados° C” (“keep at - ° C”) as the case may be.
   

• Lot(s).
   

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It is important and necessary that if the products are intended for sale to the final consumer (retail) you must go to an authorized verification unit to review and guarantee that your labeling is correct, the verification unit is the only competent entity to carry out said activity.

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The information on the labels must be the same according to the information on the export health certificate and the sections of Art. 89 of the Federal Animal Health Law that apply in accordance with the corresponding HRZ.