MEXICO

IFETEL:

IFETEL (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones) is the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute which regulates products utilizing technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G/4G, or any RF technology.   Equipment that connects to the PSTN, Satellite, and other types of devices will also require IFETEL approval (formerly COFETEL).

Testing of samples in Mexico is required for equipment utilizing the following frequency bands:  902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz.  We typically need two samples (one radiate, one conducted) for IFETEL testing in Mexico.  LARCG will assist with importation of the samples and arrang for testing of the equipment in Mexico.  Modular and System approval may be possible depending on the characteristics of the equipment.

Mexico requires local representation as part of the approval process.  LARCG can provide Cert Holder Services if you do not have a legal presence in Mexico.

IFETEL has frequency restrictions depending on the type of equipment.   LARCG will help identify what technologies and frequencies are allowed for use in Mexico.

Examples of the type of products requiring IFETEL approval:

• Remote Controls
• Cellphones
• Thermostats
• Modems
• Paging RF
• Trackers
• Wireless Speakers

Common IFETEL Resolutions:

PROY-NOM-208-SCFI-2016: Latest resolution that will replace NOM-EM-016-SCFI-2015. Radiocommunication systems that use the radio spectrum to operate in the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz y 5725-5850 MHz (IFT-008-2015 Technical requirements).

NOM-088/1(2)-SCT1: Microwave devices that will provide the point-to-point (P-P) and point-to-multipoint (P-MP) FS systems services. Part 1: Multiple accesses. Part 2: Transport

NOM-084-SCT1: Technical specifications of the transmitter devices used for fleets mobile services.

NOM-024-SCFI-1198: Commercial information for packaging, labeling and warranties of the electronic and electric devices.

NOM-EM-016-SCFI-2015: Resolution issued in 2015 to replace NOM-121-SCTT1-2009

IFETEL has Labeling requirements that apply and our Project Managers will assist you with marking the equipment correctly for importation to Mexico.

Current lead-time for IFETEL approval and certification is 9 weeks.

SAFETY

Any type of product that has a battery charger, power supply or adapter must have a NOM Safety certificate.  Testing will be required in Mexico.  NOM Safety certification will be required by Customs authorities when importing the products to Mexico.

Common SAFETY Resolutions:

NOM-001-SCFI: Electronic devices using different energy sources.

NOM-003-SCFI-2014: Household appliances.

NOM-016-SCFI: Office appliances.

NOM-019-SCFI: Data processing or IT products.

There are labeling requirements that apply for safety in Mexico.

Current lead-time for NOM Safety approval is 4 Weeks.