NOM – the marking for Mexico
Most products placed on the Mexican market and/or put into service must comply with mandatory standards to ensure consumer safety, quality, and environmental protection. A local representative in Mexico is mandatory for obtaining the NOM certification.
Is NOM Certification Mandatory in Mexico?
Affixing the NOM marking is mandatory for most product categories, especially for electrical, electronic, and telecommunications products, this marking and certification ensure that products meet national safety and performance standards. While there are limited exemptions based on specific product use, please always check with a regulatory expert to determine if NOM applies to the product.
Certification must be obtained from an accredited laboratory in Mexico or by a laboratory outside of Mexico that is recognized under a mutual recognition agreement.
Product Safety Testing
For product safety testing, products must be evaluated and tested by an accredited laboratory in Mexico, or a laboratory outside of Mexico but recognized under mutual recognition agreement. The testing process ensures that the product complies with the relevant NOM standards applicable to its category, ensuring it meets regulatory and safety compliance before putting into the Mexican market.
Commonly Used NOM standards
Examples: Computers, video game consoles, audio system
Examples: Common household appliances: heater, hair dryer, fans, luminaries, electric toys, industrial equipment
Examples: digital data transmitters, mobile phones, routers, satellite communication systems
Certification and Labelling
Once a product has passed all necessary tests, the certification body grants authorization for the manufacturer to affix the NOM marking to the product. Local representation in Mexico is mandatory, as the NOM certificate is issued to this representative.
Certification Renewal
The first NOM certification is typically valid for one year, after which annual renewal is required for most product categories. Renewal involves periodic follow up inspections and periodic testing to ensure ongoing compliance, please always check with the regulatory expert to identify the validity of the certification and the renewal process.
How Can We Help You?
Certification Company specializes in conducting product conformity assessment procedures to determine whether a product meets all the requirements of Mexico. Our services include:
- Classify products to determine applicable NOM standards;
- Conducting NOM compliance testing;
- Managing NOM certification processes;
- Provide representation services for Mexico
- Ensuring packaging and labelling meet Mexican regulatory requirements;
- NOM certification renewal, including follow-up inspection and periodic testing
For manufacturer entering the Mexican market, these services ensure that products meet the regulatory requirements of NOM standards, enabling smooth and compliant market access.