Mexico is one of the most important telecom markets in Latin America. Any device that connects to public networks or uses radio spectrum must be certified before commercialization.
This process is regulated by Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), alongside mandatory NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) standards for safety, labeling, and EMC.
🔎 Key Standards You Need to Know
• NOM-001-SCFI: safety for electronic equipment
• NOM-019-SCFI: IT and data processing safety
• NOM-208-SCFI-2016: spectrum devices (WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID)
• NOM-221/1-SCFI-2018: mobile handsets & interoperability
• NOM-024-SCFI: labeling & commercial info
• IFT-008-2015: devices in 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 900 MHz
• IFT-011-2017 (SAR): radiation exposure limits
• IFT-012-2019: EMC requirements
⚖ Local Representative – A Legal Requirement
Foreign manufacturers cannot certify alone. A Mexican importer or local representative must be appointed, and their name appears on the IFT certificate.
This representative is legally responsible for:
✔ Ensuring compliance with safety & technical standards
✔ Responding to IFT audits or requests
✔ After-sales support & product traceability
Without this representative, certification is invalid and products cannot be imported or sold in Mexico.
📌 Certificate Validity
IFT certificates don’t usually expire, but any hardware, firmware, or frequency change requires re-evaluation.
At TrustCert, we support companies navigating Mexican certification—ensuring compliance, speed, and reliability.
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