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All importers and producers of processed food products must be aware of the new regulations and apply it in their labels for final consumer. Attend the webinar to know and understand the Mexican labeling standard as well as and the new requirements regarding the use of Front of Pack icons and the voluntary request of a nutritional Logo. The speaker will also explain the steps to follow in order to gain an ‘organic’ status.

Objectives of the Presentation

• Understand the application of NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010
• Know the new mandatory Front of Pack labeling
• Know about the Regulatory Competent Authority in Mexico for processed food (RCA)
• Have general knowledge about other further Mexican Standards regarding labeling requirements
• Know times for response from the RCA
• Know about official web sites to get information
• Learn about the steps to get the status “organic”

Why Should you Attend
U.S. exports of agricultural products to Mexico rose 7% to US$19.3 billion in 2014, ranking it 3rd in the world after China and Canada. Also in 2014, U.S. exports of consumer-ready food products represented 48% of the agricultural total, or US$9.2 billion, an increase of 12% from 2013 and a new record high. Mexico remains the 2nd largest export market for consumer ready products. Besides this, consumer interest on health products, natural products and organic products require accomplishment of specific rules in order to address special characteristics.

All importers and producers of processed food products must know and apply these regulations in the labels of their products intended to be imported and commercialized in Mexico.

Mexican requirements for specific commercial information which must be marked on products sold to consumers may differ based on product. In general, specific labeling requirements for prepackaged food and non-alcoholic beverages are included in NOM-051-SCFI-1994 “General Specifications for Labeling Prepackaged Foods and Non-alcoholic Beverages”. The Mexican importer is responsible for making sure that the products comply with the NOM. For this reason, U.S. exporters should seek informed advice from an agent, distributor, importer or local consultant familiar with the market requirements.

The changes established in the regulations are mandatory for food and non-alcoholic beverage products. The amendments to the regulation also include a ‘voluntary nutritional quality seal’ that would be awarded to those products that comply with specific requirements established in the new regulation and by request of the manufacturer of the product.

Areas Covered
Our featured presenter, Esther Diaz, who worked in Mexican Federal Government at Health Ministry, will discuss:

• Description of the Mexican Regulatory Authorities for human food
• Overview of the general Mexican Regulatory Framework
• Description of the amendments Regulation of Sanitary Control of Product and Services
• Description of Mexican Standard NOM-051.SCFI/SSA1-2010
• Overview of further Mexican Official Standards regarding labeling requirements
• Special considerations for food supplements
• Procedure for getting the “organic” permission

Who will Benefit

• Food industry professionals
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Managers
• R&D Managers
• Food Scientist
• Marketing Managers
• Students
• Marketers
• Customs agents

Topic Background
In 2013, the country passed a comprehensive obesity prevention strategy that included awareness-raising, healthcare, regulatory and fiscal initiatives.

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Food Laws and Regulations in México are numerous and complex. Mexican food marketplace offer many possibilities but due to regulatory requirements, it translates into a big challenge in order to be compliant with all of them. In this webinar we’ll overview the general requirements and applicable laws in order to commercialize food products in Mexico.

Objectives of the Presentation

• Mexico Food standards/ laws
• Inspection bodies in Mexico
• General requirements to commercialize food and beverages in Mexico
• Legal structure to comply

Why Should you Attend
Processed food and beverage is subject of compliance before Minister of Health in Mexico and other authorities. The numerous laws add complexity in order to successfully explore the marketplace. Counting with the basic knowledge of laws and procedures not only enhance good practices but also guarantees the correct insertion in the market and in the consumer choice. At the conclusion of the webinar you will acquire basic knowledge of the Mexico Food standards regulation applicable to commercialize food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Areas Covered

• Legal structure for food compliance in Mexico
• Inspection bodies responsible for Food and Non alcoholic beverages compliance
• Overall food standards for Mexico
• Main standards applicable for Food and Non alcoholic beverages
• Commercialization of food and non-alcoholic beverages in Mexico
• Labeling general requirements
• Advertising general requirements

Who will Benefit

• Food and non alcoholic beverages distributors and manufacturers
• Regulatory compliance specialists
• Marketing program managers
• Food industry professionals
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Managers
• R&D Managers
• Food Scientist
• Marketing Managers
• Students
• Marketers
• Customs agents

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