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Mexico NOM-024 Electronics Certification

A practical guide to Mexico NOM-024 Electronics Certification for electronics sold in Mexico: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electrical and electronic products sold in Mexico; Importers and manufacturers

Authority

Secretaría de Economía and accredited certification bodies

Legal basis

NOM-024-SCFI (electrical and electronic products)

Local representative

A Mexican importer is responsible for the NOM certificate

Timeline

Weeks depending on testing and certification body capacity

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary by product

If you do not comply

Customs refusal and sales prohibition

Who needs this

Electrical and electronic products sold in Mexico
Importers and manufacturers

Documents you need

NOM certificate from an accredited body
Spanish manual and warranty
Test reports to the Mexican standard

Compliance checklist

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NOM certificate from an accredited body
Spanish manual and warranty
Test reports to the Mexican standard

How to comply

Identify all NOM standards that apply
Test at an accredited laboratory
Obtain the NOM certificate
Label in Spanish and keep the certificate for customs

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Mexico NOM-024 Electronics Certification — Mexico
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Secretaría de Economía and accredited certification bodies
Legal basis: NOM-024-SCFI (electrical and electronic products)

Documents we already have:
  1. NOM certificate from an accredited body
  2. Spanish manual and warranty
  3. Test reports to the Mexican standard

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Mexico NOM-024 Electronics Certification in Mexico?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Weeks depending on testing and certification body capacity.

Testing and certification fees vary by product.

Common rejection reasons

No NOM certificate
Manual not in Spanish
Wrong NOM standard applied

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.