MEXICO: IFT Publishes Conformity Assessment Procedure for Telecommunications and Broadcasting

On February 25th, IFT has published in the Official Gazette the Conformity Assessment Procedure For Telecommunications and Broadcasting that can be connected to the telecommunication network or make use of the radio spectrum, which are subject to the IFT technical provisions. – Formats, Documents, user guides, and requirements should be provided in Spanish. Technical documents […]

MEXICO: IFT Published Technical Requirement IFT-007-2019 Regarding Limits For EMF

On February 25th, IFT has published in the Official Gazette the Technical Disposition IFT-007-2019: Maximum exposure limits for human beings to non-ionizing electromagnetic radio-frequency radiation in the range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz in the proximity of radio communication stations or broadcasting sources, as well as the calculations and testing methods for conformity evaluation. […]

MEXICO: IFT Approves 2020 Annual Work Program

The AWP 2020 establishes the Institute’s actions to fulfill its constitutional mandate and face the new challenges of digital transformation; In addition to continuing compliance with current regulations. The IFT portfolio for the year 2020 is made up of 27 projects, 3 of which are of the transversal axis of institutional strengthening and 24 are […]

MEXICO: IFT Issues Guidelines to Establish Alert Protocol

The IFT issued the Guidelines that establish the Common Alert Protocol, as well as the mechanisms for dealers and, where appropriate, authorized mobile, broadcasting, television and audio restricted services to collaborate with the competent authorities in the implementation and operation of said protocol to alert for risk or emergency situations regarding civil protection. According to […]

MEXICO: Economy Secretary Publishes NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018

On December 12th, The Economy Secretary published the Official Mexican Standard NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018, which establishes the Technical specifications of mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks. Part 2. Mobile terminal equipment operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700 MHz / 2100 […]

MEXICO: Public Consultation on Proposed Draft Guidelines for The Homologation of Telecommunication Products

The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) will receive comments from any interested party regarding the “Proposed Draft Guidelines for Homologation of products, equipment, devices or devices intended for telecommunications or broadcasting”. The proposal wants to establish the basis for a clear and expedited procedure, within the technical regulatory framework and attributions of the Institute for Homologation […]

MEXICO: Electronic Devices, Electrical Safety Requirements and Test Methods, Cancellation of NOM-001-SCFI-1993

On September 17, The Economy Secretary published the Official Mexican Standard NOM-001-SCFI-2018 which cancels the NOM-001-SCFI-1993 (Electronic devices, Electrical Safety Requirements, and Test Methods). The new NOM will enter into force 240 days after its publication. The certificates of conformity issued under the NOM-001-SCFI-1993 will be still valid until their expiration date. Also, those certified […]

MEXICO: Public Consultation for 5G Radio Frequency Spectrum Bands

The Federal Telecommunications Institute convinced of the importance and relevance of transparency and citizen participation in the elaboration and application of its regulations, as well as in making decisions on various matters of general interest, will receive comments, opinions and contributions from any interested party regarding the Frequency Bands of the Fifth Generation Radio Spectrum for […]

MEXICO: Official Letter No. 414.2019.2459 For NOMs Contingency Period At Customs

The DGN has published on July 10th, the Official letter no. 414.2019.2459, which states that imports of merchandise subject to compliance may be carried out of NOMs at the point of entry into the country without carrying out the electronic transmission (SAT system) referred to the numeral 5, section I of the NOMs annex; for […]

MEXICO: Additional Extension for NOM Certificates at Customs

On May 31st, the Secretary of Economy, published the Note 414.2019.1983 as a complement of the previous Note 312.2019.01.1363 (dated May 15, 2019, you can view our regulatory update here). The new note establishes an additional term: June 30, 2019 (extending the initial term of May 31, 2019). They are considering the time it takes […]