Mexico's Food Supplement Regulations

The Federal Commission for Protection again health risks (COFEPRIS) is the main body in charge of Food Supplements or Nutraceutical regulation in Mexico. There are specific provisions that regulate different types of natural health products, including: Herbal, homeopathic and vitamin medicines, Herbal remedies and Dietary supplements.

Ingredients
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- AGREEMENT OF PROHIBITED OR PERMITTED PLANTS THAT ARE DETERMINED FOR TEAS, INFUSIONS, EDIBLE VEGETABLE OILS AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS. COFEPRIS Mexico's Ministry of Health complied  list of plants that are permitted and permitted to be used in edible oils and fats and tea and its derivatives, as well as food supplements. English For Sale
- REGULATION OF SANITARY CONTROL OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (Food, Food Supplements, Cosmetics and Tobacco) COFEPRIS The purpose of this regulation, control and health promotion of the process, import and export, as well as of the activities, services and establishments English For Sale
Labeling
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NOM-072-SSA1-2012 LABELING STANDARDS OF DRUGS AND HERBAL DRUGS United States of Mexico - Secretary of Health. The purpose of this Standard is to outline the correct labeling of drugs and herbal drugs  with the correct sanitary and commercial information. English For Sale
Good Manufacturing Practices
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NOM-248-SSA1-2011 GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HERBAL DRUGS United States of Mexico - Secretary of Health. The purpose of this Standard is to outline the establish the minimum requirements for the manufacturing process of herbal remedies/supplements marketed in Mexico. English For Sale