{"id":5103,"date":"2026-03-26T07:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/?p=5103"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:09:57","slug":"mexico-type-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5103\/mexico-type-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide for Mexico Type Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Entering a country\u2019s market to sell telecom and wireless devices requires compliance approval, and this also applies in Mexico. Therefore, understanding how to obtain Mexico type approval certification is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mexican telecommunications market is a leading market in Latin America. This is due to the implementation of specific technologies such as fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), 5G adoption, and the prepaid market. Therefore, Mexico type approval guidelines are required to market these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexico type approval is known as NOM and CRT certification. Understanding the entire certification process is essential for all manufacturers, importers, and distributors before marketing and using their products in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mexico Type Approval?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When discussing Mexico type approval, one cannot overlook the regulatory bodies involved. It is important to note that there are two types of certification for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in Mexico, each issued by a different authority based on specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These certifications are NOM and CRT. NOM is the certification required for all types of telecommunications and ICT devices to be imported and marketed in Mexico. Meanwhile, CRT is an additional certification required for products with Radio Frequency (RF) features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. About NOM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) is the name of a series of mandatory technical regulations and standards issued by government agencies in Mexico. This certification is not administered directly by the government, but rather by several organizations designated as accredited Certification Bodies (CBs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obtaining NOM certification is mandatory for manufacturers wishing to import and market their telecommunications and ICT devices in Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. About CRT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Comisi\u00f3n Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) is an additional certification for telecommunications products with RF features. The CRT is an agency under the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF). It was formed from the National Antimonopoly Commission (CNA) and the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This certification is a new name officially adopted on October 21, 2025. Previously, it was known as the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Products Requiring Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of Mexico type approval: NOM and CRT. Both have specific product scopes that require certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of products covered by NOM standards that must be certified, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product<\/strong><\/td>Detail Product<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Electronic products<\/td>– Home appliances- Lighting equipment- Electronic components<\/td><\/tr>
Health products<\/td>– Pharmaceuticals- Medical devices<\/td><\/tr>
Telecommunications equipment<\/td>– Devices related to radiocommunication- Telecommunication technologies<\/td><\/tr>
Automotive parts<\/td>– Tires- Brakes- Airbags- Car seats<\/td><\/tr>
Toys<\/td>All children\u2019s toys<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the telecommunications products listed above, NOM also sets standards for food and beverages, textiles and footwear, chemicals, and hazardous materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, all telecommunications products with RF features require CRT certification. This means that before applying for CRT certification, products must first complete the NOM certification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Should Be an Applicant for Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Applicants for Mexico type approval for NOM and CRT certification must be registered local companies. They may be local manufacturers or importers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreign companies cannot directly apply for the certification process. They must appoint a registered company to act as their local representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexico type approval certification is closely linked to the import process. The certification document will be required by customs for the import clearance process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For companies that choose a local representative who is not an importer, the issued certificate cannot be used for importation. The certificate can only be used for marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certification Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mexico type approval process consists of two stages: NOM certification and CRT certification. Both require local testing as the only way to apply for certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local testing means that the testing must meet the standards of laboratories in Mexico. Local testing requires the submission of samples. The number and type of samples will depend on the device\u2019s features and the type of testing required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Local testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local testing for Mexico type approval is a mandatory method. This method requires the applicant to submit samples for testing at a local laboratory in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process involves two types of testing: Radio Frequency (RF) Testing and Safety Testing. At least two samples are typically required, depending on the product\u2019s features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the product features are more complex, additional samples are usually required. For example, an access point product with DFS features requires that the DFS be tested in a separate sample. This necessitates one additional sample for DFS testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to samples, obtaining Mexico type approval also requires several documents to be submitted. The following documents are required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Mexican HS Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. User manual in Spanish \/ including the following legend:\n