What are the Mexican NOM, NOM-050, NOM NYCE, NOM ANCE, NOM-032-ENER, NOM-024-SCFI, NOM-050-SCFI certifications?

1. What is NOM certification?

The Normas Oficiales Mexicanas mark is a mandatory safety mark in Mexico, which indicates that the product complies with the relevant NOM standards. The NOM mark applies to most products, including telecommunications and information technology equipment, household electrical appliances, lamps and other products that are potentially hazardous to health and safety. Whether products are manufactured locally in Mexico or imported, they must comply with relevant NOM standards and product labeling regulations.

The NOM certificate is one of the necessary conditions for the entry of goods into Mexico. Only with a NOM certificate can goods be cleared for customs clearance and sold in the market. Mexico does not recognize certificates from other countries, only its own NOM certificate.

The largest certification agencies in Mexico are NYCE and ANCE. NYCE’s certification scope covers all electronics, communication products, tires, etc., while ANCE is more inclined to household appliances. Since 2015, NYCE has also obtained the certification qualification for household appliances.

According to the category of the product, the current NOM certification standards are mainly divided into safety, energy efficiency, wireless communication, commercial label approval, etc.

Safety regulations mainly test whether the product poses no potential danger to the human body under normal and abnormal use conditions, and the certificate is valid for one year. Specifically broken down into:

NOM-001-SCFI--Household electronic products

For example: Smartphone, A/V, ac/dc adapter, UPS, TV (LCD, Plasma, LED).

NOM-019-SCFI IT products & data transmission equipment

For example: computers (laptops, desktops, tablets), routers, hubs and computer peripherals

NOM-003-SCFI household electrical appliances

NMX-J-521 - Vacuum cleaners, irons, ovens, power tools, Christmas lights, LED lights, etc.

NMX-J-524 - Hand-held power tool with motor

NMX-J-508 – sockets, lamp holders, LED lamps

NMX-J-515 – Industrial control switches and equipment

It is worth mentioning that in 2015, Mexico implemented the new safety regulation NOM-003-SCFI-2014, converting some NMX (non-mandatory standards) into mandatory standards, and the products that were originally certified remained largely unchanged.

Wireless communication is mainly suitable for radio communication systems using spread spectrum technology. Radio communication equipment operates at 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5725 MHz through frequency hopping and digital modulation functions. In layman's terms, it means the use and use of Bluetooth, WIFI, GMS electronic and IT equipment. Mexico does not control 3G and 4G technology!

The standard for wireless communication is mainly NOM-EM-016-SCFI

Energy efficiency is similar to our domestic energy-saving label, which is used to evaluate whether a product is energy-saving. mainly divided:

NOM-030-ENER LED light

NOM-031-ENER Outdoor and Road LED Light

NOM-032-ENER Electronic products with standby power storage mode

Commercial label approval, the Mexican government requires that packaging must contain necessary information so that consumers can understand it at a glance when purchasing, so as not to be misled. Therefore, commercial label approval is about bringing product packaging into compliance with government regulations. The most common commercial label audits are NOM-024-SCFI (electronics, household appliances) and NOM-050-SCFI (other general products)

According to Mexican law, the NOM license holder must be a Mexican company and is responsible for the quality, maintenance and reliability of the product. The test report is issued by a SECOFI-accredited laboratory and reviewed by SECOFI, ANCE or NYCE. If the product meets the relevant regulatory requirements, a certificate will be issued to the Mexican representative of the manufacturer or exporter, and the product can be marked with the NOM mark.

2. NOM certification process

A customer asked what the Mexican NOM certification process is, what is the application process, and how long is the validity period of the Mexican NOM certificate?

The NOM certificate is usually valid for 1 year, after which periodic testing is required. However, if the certification process includes inspection of the quality system, the certificate is valid for 3 years. Certificate holders are usually individual importers, manufacturers and distributors, and foreign manufacturers can apply for certificates through certification agencies recognized by the Mexican Standardization Committee.

Certification process

The process for applying for NOM certification is roughly as follows:

(1) Determine the applicable Mexican standards;

(2) Obtain application formats suitable for certified products from DGN, ANCE, and NYCE certification agencies;

(3) Identify appropriate accredited laboratories;

(4) Submit necessary documents and samples to the laboratory;

(5) Submit the complete test report to DGN, ANCE or NYCE for review;

(6) Provide any necessary translations when needed;

(7) Payment to designated agency.

Among them, the documents that need to be provided to accredited laboratories or certification bodies include:

——Application form;

——Statement of agent’s authority;

—Registration documents of local importers or distributors;

——Relevant certificates (CB certificate and test report);

——Instructions for use in Spanish (required to include warranty certificate);

——Technical documents (line diagrams, design drawings, specifications, parts list) or CB (including Mexican deviations);

--Service Manual;

--Company Profile;

——Certificates related to product parts and components.

The Mexican government requires all electronic products sold on the market to undergo safety testing and does not recognize foreign certifications. All products must be tested in Mexico and bear the NOM mark.

Any company that wants to pass product safety certification must choose one of the following four options:

· Establishing an institution in Mexico

· Signed a sales contract with a major distributor in Mexico

· Choose a Mexican company as your agent

· Sign contracts with several distributors (each distributor must have its own certificates and reports)

Certification steps:

· Choose an agent in Mexico

· Find a customs broker to provide services

· Send at least two samples to the testing agency for testing

· Provide all product information (Spain)

· Provide certification applications to testing agencies

· Provide the name and address of the Mexican distributor or importer. The NOM certification is valid for one year and must be renewed every year. Samples are randomly selected and sent to the laboratory for testing. No factory inspection is required.

Compulsory certification product range

NOM mandatory certification is mainly applicable to product safety, energy and thermal effects, installation, health and agricultural fields; NOM voluntary certification is generally applicable to parts, such as conductors, fuses, lamp holders and ballasts, etc., for manufacturers and importers as For reference purposes only.

Products subject to NOM compulsory certification are generally electronic and electrical products with AC or DC voltages exceeding 24 volts. The following products must obtain NOM certification before being allowed to enter the Mexican market:

——Electronic or electrical products for use in homes, offices and factories;

——Computer local area network (LAN) equipment;

——Lighting devices;

——Tires, toys and school supplies;

——Medical equipment;

——Wired and wireless communication products, such as wired phones, wireless phones, etc.;

— Products powered by electricity, propane, natural gas, or batteries.

3. How much does NOM certification cost?

Regarding the cost of NOM certification in Mexico, regarding the cost issue, no matter what industry it is, it is a matter of concern, so the cost of NOM certification in Mexico is no exception. Let’s talk about how much the NOM certification in Mexico costs.

How much does Mexico NOM certification cost?

The fee for Mexico's NOM certification has a lot to do with the product model, difference, and category. Generally, it is more than 20,000, more than 30,000, or more than 40,000, depending on the product.

Mexico NOM certification cycle

Electronic products have CB test reports and certificates. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to obtain the certificate;

If there is no CB test report, it will take more than 7 weeks to see the product in detail;

The product is complex and the certification cycle takes more than 10 weeks

Mexico NOM certificate validity period

The NOM certificate is usually valid for 1 year, after which periodic testing is required. If the certification procedure includes inspection of the quality system, the certificate is valid for 3 years

Mexico NOM Certification Frequently Asked Questions

1. To do NOM certification, you must have an agent in Mexico, or a dealer, or an exporter to establish a company in Mexico.

2The original NOM certificate is not given to the applicant, but to the agent in Mexico. This is very different from other certifications

3. The Mexican agent you find must be real. You must not use a fictitious agent to apply for NOM certification. Otherwise, the certificate will not be delivered to the agent in the future. In that case, problems will arise immediately.

What information do you need to prepare?

Application form

Statement of authority of agent

Registration document of local importer or distributor

Relevant certificates (CB certificate and test report)

Instructions for use in Spanish (required to include warranty certificate)

Technical documents (line diagrams, design drawings, specifications, parts list) or CB (including Mexican deviations)

Service Manual

Company Profile

Product parts related certificates

4. NOM certification agency

The NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) mark is a mandatory safety mark in Mexico, which indicates that the product complies with the relevant NOM standards. The NOM mark applies to most products, including telecommunications and information technology equipment, household electrical appliances, lamps and other products that are potentially hazardous to health and safety. Whether products are manufactured locally in Mexico or imported, they must comply with relevant NOM standards and product labeling regulations.

According to Mexican law, the NOM license holder must be a Mexican company and is responsible for the quality, maintenance and reliability of the product. The test report is issued by a SECOFI-accredited laboratory and reviewed by SECOFI, ANCE or NYCE. If the product meets the relevant regulatory requirements, a certificate will be issued to the Mexican representative of the manufacturer or exporter, and the product can be marked with the NOM mark.

I. Introduction

Implement safety testing of the NOM certification process for multiple products

There are two verification units in Mexico that can issue NOM Mark

NOM NYCE: The scope of verification includes all electronic and information products and data processing equipment, but does not include household appliances (except microwave ovens)

NOM ANCE: The scope of verification includes all electrical appliances and similar products (such as home appliances)

Not applicable to IEC standards, applicable to NOM standards

No EMC testing required

2. Technical information

1. The voltage in Mexico is 127V/60Hz

2. The plug is the same as the American plug. One is ClassI with three connectors, and the other is ClassII with two connectors. The plug will be tested along with the device itself.

3. Issuance of certificate

The certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed every year

When renewing a certificate, a product must be randomly sampled from the market in advance to be sent to the laboratory for testing.

Product packaging must contain the following information: product name, brand name, model number and NOM verification mark

4. Document requirements

CB test report and certificate

The name, address and contact person of the importer or distributor in Mexico

Test data, design drawings, specifications and circuit diagrams

Spanish label

Original manual in Spanish

A sample importer or distributor needs to attach additional documents

A copy of the company’s authorization letter and a copy of the company’s unified number

Authorization certification information (PowerofAttorney)

Official document proving legal agency

Letterhead with company name printed on it

Photocopy of registered company with tax payment certificate

5. Review time

Once the NOM application is completed 5 to 6 weeks after all documents are submitted, the original certificate and report will be sent to the local agent in Mexico. The original applying company will receive a faxed copy. The agent must keep the original certificate and report properly. The report serves as a reference for future inspection.

5. Mexico NOM-050 certificate

The Mexican government formulates relevant standards for various products in accordance with the Mexican Federal Law of Metrology and Standardization. The main government agency for market access management of various products, including automotive products, is the Mexican Ministry of Economy. In addition to being responsible for various products In addition to the formulation and revision of standards, it is also responsible for the accreditation and authorization of product certification agencies and laboratories. The NOM standard is a mandatory standard. Currently, Mexico has established a relatively complete NOM certification system for limited product categories, including electronics, electrical, communication products, lighting devices, medical equipment, tires, toys, battery-driven products, etc.

The NOM certificate is one of the necessary conditions for the entry of goods into Mexico. Only with the NOM certificate can goods be cleared, circulated and sold in the market. Mexico does not recognize certificates from other countries and only recognizes its own NOM certification.

Mexican wireless communication products

The Mexican wireless communication standard is mainly NOM-EM-016-SCFI, which is suitable for radio communication systems using spread spectrum technology. Radio communication equipment operates at 902 – 928 MHz, 2400 – 2483.5 MHz and 5725 – 5725 through frequency hopping and digital modulation functions. MHz includes electronic and IT equipment such as Bluetooth, WIFI, and GMS. Mexico does not control 3G and 4G technologies.

Mexican product energy efficiency requirements

The energy efficiency requirements of Mexican products are similar to our domestic energy-saving labels, which are used to evaluate whether products meet power-saving requirements. They are mainly divided into:

NOM-030-ENER LED light

NOM-031-ENER Outdoor and Road LED Light

NOM-032-ENER Electronic products with standby power storage mode

Mexico Business Label Approval

The Mexican government-regulated packaging should contain necessary information so that consumers can understand it at a glance and not be misled when purchasing. Commercial label approval is to make the product packaging consistent with government regulations.

Mexico Business Label Approval

The Mexican government-regulated packaging should contain necessary information so that consumers can understand it at a glance and not be misled when purchasing. Commercial label approval is to make the product packaging consistent with government regulations.

The most common standards for commercial label review are:

NOM-024-SCFI electronics, household appliances

NOM-050-SCFI other general products