Also known as: COFEPRIS health authorization, Sanitary import permit
An authorization issued by Mexico's Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks to import regulated products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, processed food, pesticides, and cosmetics.
A COFEPRIS permit is a sanitary non-tariff regulation issued by Mexico's Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks, a decentralized body of the Ministry of Health. It is mandatory for importing products that may pose a risk to human health, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, processed food, beverages, dietary supplements, tobacco products, pesticides, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Obtaining the permit requires prior sanitary registration of the product and compliance with applicable health NOMs.
Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Measures other than tariffs that countries impose on international trade to protect health, safety, environment, and domestic industry.
DocumentsHealth Import Certificate
A document issued by COFEPRIS authorizing the import of products that may affect human health, such as food, beverages, cosmetics, and medical devices.
RegulationsMexican Official Standard (NOM)
Mandatory technical regulation establishing requirements and specifications that products and services must meet in Mexico.
DocumentsPrior Import Permit
An authorization granted by Mexico's Ministry of Economy before importing goods subject to special restrictions, as a quantitative non-tariff regulation.