There
is no chemical regulation in Mexico. In 2019, the General Health Council (CGS) proposed the Comprehensive National Policy
for the Management of Chemical Substances. CHS’s proposal intended to put
the burden of proof on companies to show that substances are safe; enable
authorities to impose restrictions and bans on chemicals after an assessment;
to impose obligations on producers or importing companies to provide regular
information, etc. Expected to be submitted to Congress in 2020 and be approved
by 2021, the bill is delayed.
Dec-18-2023
Mexico has recently released a crucial compilation known as the "List of Frequently Transported Hazardous Substances and Materials" slated to entirely replace the previous 2011 version within the next 60 days, by February 16, 2024.
This new iteration of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM) serves as a comprehensive guide for identifying hazardous goods during transportation. It includes information such as their class, hazard division, secondary hazard, UN-assigned numbers, specific provisions governing their transportation, quantitative limits for limited and excepted quantities, and detailed instructions for packaging usage.
The scope of this NOM extends to shippers, carriers, and consignees involved in the transportation of hazardous goods via land, air, or sea. It encompasses various types of containers and packaging, including packages, large packages, intermediate bulk containers, large containers and packaging, portable tanks, multi-element gas containers, and bulk containers, each subject to their own set of special provisions outlined in the standard.
Nov-13-2023
In a strategic move to prevent the illicit introduction of specific chemicals aimed at evading taxes on fuel, Mexico has announced robust regulatory measures. The temporary ban on 68 listed substances, coupled with recent updates to the List of Substances regulated by the Secretary of Energy, signals a comprehensive effort to secure the nation's energy landscape.
Under the revised list, the 68 substances implicated in fuel adulteration are now subject to heightened scrutiny. Notably, entities looking to import these substances must file for temporary import authorizations within 30 business days through the online system, VUCEM.
This development holds significant implications for companies operating in Mexico reliant on these substances for their daily operations. Staying informed and adapting to these new processes is crucial as Mexico fortifies its regulatory framework to safeguard against tax evasion tactics in the fuel sector.
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