RE: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
For Information Technology Equipment and Telecommunications Equipment, the responsible standards organization in Mexico is NYCE (Normalizacion y Certificacion Electronica). The VP in charge of Certification is Victor-Hugo Perez-Salinas, the operating manager is Julio Nunez. Victor-Hugo is ex-Motorola, Julio is ex Alcatel. Both speak fluent English. They can be reached at: 011-525-687-3932, 687-3852, 536-3378, 543-3639, 536-3408 or fax at 543-4070. The Mexican high-tech industry would like to switch to IEC-950 and Mexican representatives now participate in the work of IEC TC74. However, under Mexican law, if they switch to IEC-950, that is the only standard they can use. That would play havoc with Mexican pencil sharpener manufacturers, etc., etc. Hence they are looking for a way to accomodate that concern. In addition, Mexico, and many other 3rd world countries, do not have an infrastructure that allows them to have many laboratories that are equipped to measure to high-tech standards. They can not promolgate standards that no Mexican laboratory can test to. Hence, they will have to earn the money to pay for that expertise, in their country, by any and all means. It is unacceptable that stuff would be tested by foreign laboratories to Mexican requirements, because Mexico can't do it. I estimate that they will need about $ 300 M in regulatory revenue on high tech equipment, to do that. We are going to pay that money, one way or the other. (SWAG=Scientific Wild Arsed Guess). Ciao, Vic
Re: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
I received this useful source of information from my IBM collegue in Mexico, and think it's up to date, detailed and close to the origin. - From: RENE SALAZAR Subject: NOM information - NOM is required for all ITE equipment that connects to mains. - UL, CSA, CE, etc. are not valid in Mexico, the national product safety standard is NOM-019 - NOM-019 has to be obtained in Mexico only. - A company can make arrangements to get NOM approval by an agency in Mexico I know UL can assit. - Afirmatively, NOM-019 is based on UL478 and not on IEC 950/UL 1950 - Any ITE equipment that is going to be sold in Mexico has to comply with NOM-109, otherise you will not be able to pass the product to Mexico and the product can be confiscated at customs. - The NOM certificate will expire at year, so each year the product (if still sold in Mexico), has to be re-certified. - The product has to be tested in an approved Mexican lab. (in Mexico). - Yes, the certificate must reside with a Mexican entity (i.e. importer, distributor, etc.) - A lot of efforts have been done to review IEC 950 Mexican version by Government offices, but so far there are no results. Mexico NOM Requirements === Attached are the legal requirements for products that are provided for retail distribution in Mexico. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Government of Mexico has issued several regulations related to consumer protection. Most of these regulations require compliance to Mexican national standards called Normas Oficiales Mexicanas or NOMs. There are three key NOMs that affect packages, containers, and distribution.. - NOM-024: Commercial Information for Electronic, Electrical, and Home Electronic Products - NOM-035: Off-site sales Commercial Information (telemarketing) - NOM-050: Commercial Information (for general products) Companies manufacturing or importing products into Mexico must follow these NOMs if they want to avoid penalties and fines issued by the Mexican government's Consumer Protection Agency. Inspections may occur during retail operations. Also, Mexican customs officers may inspect shipments at ports of entry, to verify NOM requirements are met. LABELING REQUIREMENTS - NOM-024: This standard covers electronic equipment. It includes requirements for three key areas. 1) Commercial Information 2) Instructions and Warnings 3) Warranties All electronic products imported into Mexico must have the following data printed on the packaging (or printed on a label which is adhered to the packaging) in Spanish language: a) Name of the product b) Name and address of the importer c) Name and country of the exporter (with address optional) d) Marking that identifies the country of origin of the product e) Certification that the product conforms to the standard - This may be met with a NOM logo followed by Company's registration number, which is asigned by people in charge of NOM. NOTE: THE NOM LOGO MUST BE PLACED BOTH, ON THE PRODUCT AND ON THE EXTERNAL PACKAGING. f) Nominal electrical characteristics such as power requirements, current, voltage, and frequency. LABEL SAMPLE -- IIMPRESORA LASERIBM TIPO 4019 MODELO E01 I IIMPORTADA POR: IBM DE MEXICO, S.A. I I MARIANO ESCOBEDO 595 I I COL. POLANCO CHAPULTEPEC I I 11560 MEXICO, D.F. I I MEXICO I I TELEFONO 327-5000I IEXPORTADA POR: IBM DE ARGENTINA, S.A. I I MARTINEZ, ARGENTINA I IFABRICADA EN: REPUBLICA ARGENTINA I II I --- I I NOM-018 I I --- I II ICORRIENTE DE CONSUMO ___XX__AMPERES I IFRECUENCIA DE OPERACION_XX__HERTZ I ITENSION DE ALIMENTACION_XX__VOLTS I The above information should be printed on the packaging that is offered for sale to a consumer. This information is not required on shipping containers, unless the s
RE: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
Hello Again Group; Thanks to all who contributed on this subject. I have all the information I need to get started. On the subject of viruses... I have yet to figure what sort of jollies anyone could get from such activities. Personally I already know of one person who received a mysterious infection today. I have just loaded the newest version of McAfee Virus Shield and have it configured it to run full time and to scan/disinfect on a full time basis. Whoever is spreading this virus should really get a life! Regards; Danny C. Cameron Product Safety Engineer Compliance Engineering Department Telephone (205) 730-6029 Intergraph Computer Systems FAX (205) 730-6239 Huntsville, Alabama 35894-0001Email dccam...@hsv.pcmail.ingr.com >
RE: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
Another good contact for Mexican compliance is: Ms. Dorothy Trawkowska International Compliance Services Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Ph (847)272-8800 x42386 Fax (847)272-9562 She is the Mexico specialist in ICS and can answer many of your questions without the hassle (Mexican telecommunications) of contacting Tim Calland in Mexico (as Tania and other have suggested). Harold Leipold Siemens EC Princeton, IN Tel. (812)386-2161 Fax (812)386-2616 Internet mail - leipo...@ae.sec.siemens.com -- From: Cameron, Danny C To: LEIPOLHD; 'emc-p...@ieee.org' Subject: Mexican Product Safety (NOM) List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Wednesday, July 10, 1996 8:05AM Hello Group; Can anyone tell me the requirements for ITE in Mexico. My company attains UL, CSA, NEMKO, and CE on all products offered for sale, is this enough to satisfy the "NOM" . Does anyone have a contact name and/or telephone number that I can get? Regards; Danny C. Cameron Product Safety Engineer Compliance Engineering Department Telephone (205) 730-6029 Intergraph Computer Systems FAX (205) 730-6239 Huntsville, Alabama 35894-0001Email dccam...@hsv.pcmail.ingr.com >
Re: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
But there is money to be generated by regulating ITE Tania Grant, Octel Communications Corporation __ Reply Separator _ Subject: Mexican Product Safety (NOM) Author: "rbusche" at P_Internet_mail List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date:7/10/96 11:39 AM Just a quick thought regarding Mexican product safety regulations. I find it rather interesting that there even exists a Mexican regulation with regard to ITE equipment. Having been in Mexico recently, I noticed that there appears to be no regulations with regard to the electrical wiring. Street poles are cluttered with wiring which looks like it was connected with lots of black tape. Looking around the cities, you will find concrete fences with broken bottles imbedded in the concreate to discourage trespassing. Construction practices are marginal as materials are expensive and technology is obviously lagging. An example of this is the destruction associated with recent earthquakes. Anyway, don't get me wrong, Mexico is a beautiful place and I love to visit there. The people are fantastic. I just find it odd that in a country struggling to find safeness, that ITE is regulated to the degree that it appears to be. Just my $.02, Sorry for taking up the space.
Re: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
Danny, I think you will get unbiased information from the resident UL engineer in Mexico who works with NOM and ANCE (Associacion Nacional de Normalizacion y Certificacion del Sector Electrical.) Tim Calland, phone 011-525-294-7660 FAX 011-525-294-7089 Tania Grant, Octel Communication Corporation __ Reply Separator _ Subject: Mexican Product Safety (NOM) Author: "Cameron; Danny C" at P_Internet_mail List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date:7/10/96 8:05 AM Hello Group; Can anyone tell me the requirements for ITE in Mexico. My company attains UL, CSA, NEMKO, and CE on all products offered for sale, is this enough to satisfy the "NOM" . Does anyone have a contact name and/or telephone number that I can get? Regards; Danny C. Cameron Product Safety Engineer Compliance Engineering Department Telephone (205) 730-6029 Intergraph Computer Systems FAX (205) 730-6239 Huntsville, Alabama 35894-0001Email dccam...@hsv.pcmail.ingr.com >
RE: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
Hello Dan, I believe The mandatory standard for evaluating ITE is NOM-019-SCFI-1993 (there may be a more recent edition). Another applicable document which describes requirements for labeling & information to the user. Try one of the following: * UL International Compliance Group Scott Lemon P.E. Research Triangle Park N.C. 22709-3995 Phone: 919-549-1484 Fax : 919-547-6026 * UL de M`exico (UL's Mexican office) Tim Calland Phone: 011-52-5-294-7660 Fax: 011-52-5-294-7089 Either office should be able to assist you. Also, you can call the "NAFTA FACTS" 24 hour Automated Information System. This hotline is gov sponsored to assist exporters. Dial 202-482-4464 reference the "Doing business in Mexico" section. Best Regards, George Sparacino - PSE UB Networks, Inc. 508-691-4635 Hello Group; Can anyone tell me the requirements for ITE in Mexico. My company attains UL, CSA, NEMKO, and CE on all products offered for sale, is this enough to satisfy the "NOM" . Does anyone have a contact name and/or telephone number that I can get? Regards; Danny C. Cameron Product Safety Engineer Compliance Engineering Department Telephone (205) 730-6029 Intergraph Computer Systems FAX (205) 730-6239 Huntsville, Alabama 35894-0001Email dccam...@hsv.pcmail.ingr.com >
Re: Mexican Product Safety (NOM)
Danny, this is an off the cuff reply, with no references to back it up, but my
understanding is that a NOM mark is required of all ITE equipment. UL, CSA, CE,
etc will not satisfy that requirement.
The NOM mark can only be obtained by someone in Mexico making the submittal.
This can be an agent.
UL has advertised that they can assist in obtaining the NOM mark. How far they
can go I don't know, but they certainly should be able to answer questions.
The last I heard (about a year ago) Mexico was using UL 478 (5th edition
probably) rather than UL 1950.
Lastly, my understanding was that they could (or would) confiscate any imports
at the border if it did not have the NOM mark.
It will be interesting to hear from others on this news group with
authoritative answers.
Gabriel Roy
Hughes Network Systems
Maryland
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Hello Group;
Can anyone tell me the requirements for ITE in Mexico. My company
attains UL, CSA, NEMKO, and CE on all products offered for sale, is this
enough to satisfy the "NOM" . Does anyone have a contact name and/or
telephone number that I can get?
Regards;
Danny C. Cameron
Product Safety Engineer
Compliance Engineering Department Telephone (205)
730-6029
Intergraph Computer Systems FAX
(205) 730-6239
Huntsville, Alabama 35894-0001Email
dccam...@hsv.pcmail.ingr.com
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