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

The seals corresponding to the critical nutrients that are added are analyzed.
 

• Phase 2

The same criteria are used as in phase 1, but only a portion of the stamps are evaluated.
 

• Phase 3

The five seals are evaluated using the same values ​​as in Phase 2.
 

NOM-051 establishes that products must include a front labeling system in the upper right corner. This labeling includes:
 

• Warning seals in black octagons
 

• Cautionary legends
 

• Five warning seals that indicate when a product contains excess nutrients

 

COFEPRIS, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Health are the institutions that monitor compliance with NOM-051

 

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