Mexicoâs NOM-051 will enforce stricter front-of-pack labeling rules in 2028. Non-compliance with warning seals and nutrition information may result in penalties and undermine consumer trust. Preparing early helps you avoid legal risks and positions your brand as responsible and reliable in the market.
Get ahead now: developing an adaptation plan for NOM-051 warning seals and front-of-pack labeling requirements will help you differentiate your product in an increasingly demanding marketplace.
Benefits of preparing early for NOM-051 2028:
The third phase of Mexicoâs NOM-051 will be the strictest. These updates will reshape the market, and preparing in advance will make the difference between facing penalties and seizing opportunities.
Key updates in Stage 3 of NOM-051 include:
âLower permissible thresholds for added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and calories
Restrictions on claims such as âlight,â ânatural,â or âlow fatâ
Prohibition of statements such as âSource of fiberâ or âFortified with vitaminsâ if the product bears warning seals
Products may carry up to five warning seals and two precautionary statements
More frequent audits by COFEPRIS and PROFECO
đ Prepare today for the Stage 3 NOM-051 updates.
Ensure your product complies with the 2028 regulations and avoid penalties, market withdrawals, and customer loss.
More than a legal requirement, this regulation aims to protect public health and promote more informed purchasing decisions. For your company, it represents an opportunity to position your brand as responsible and trustworthy, demonstrating transparency directly from the packaging.
Mexicoâs NOM-051 front-of-pack labeling regulation has one clear objective: to ensure consumers can quickly and visibly identify whether a food or non-alcoholic beverage contains excess sugars, calories, saturated fats, trans fats, or sodium.
NOM-051 applies to a wide range of products, including:
Processed and pre-packaged foods
Pre-packaged non-alcoholic beverages
Imported foods and non-alcoholic beverages
It applies to all companiesâlarge corporations, SMEs, and startupsâthat wish to market foods and beverages in Mexico. Specifically:
Compliance is essential to avoid fines, ensure market continuity, and build consumer trust.
Do your products comply with NOM-051 warning seals? Since its implementation, Mexicoâs NOM-051 front-of-pack labeling regulation has required greater transparency in food and beverage labeling.
These NOM-051 warning seals are black octagons displayed on the packaging that indicate when a product exceeds the limits of critical nutrients. Each seal includes the legend âEXCESS,â serving as a clear alert for consumersâand for your company, a challenge that may require reformulation and packaging redesign.
Ensure your brand complies with NOM-051 Mexico and avoid penalties
We specialize in guiding manufacturers and importers toward seamless NOM-051 compliance.
Our services include:
Label and formulation audit
Creation and verification of NOM-051-compliant labeling
Advisory services for importers entering the Mexican market
With our support, you can avoid penalties, protect your brand, and ensure growth in an increasingly regulated market.
Many firms offer basic consulting, but we go beyond thatâwe accompany you through every stage of the process, from audits to full label development, including NOM-051 warning seals.
We know how to prepare your products to enterâand remain inâthe Mexican market.
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