Understanding Cosmetic Regulatory Landscape of Mexico

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May 29, 2025

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Thank you for attending Freyr’s Webinar Series (FWS). Our session, “Understanding Cosmetic Regulatory Landscape of Mexico,” held on May 29, 2025, has now concluded.

During the webinar, our experts Megha Baruah and Ji Yun Jung discussed:

The essential elements of Mexico’s cosmetic regulatory framework
Key product classification and labeling standards
Ingredient restrictions and SPF regulations
Post-marketing obligations and market entry strategies
Key differences between Mexico’s regulatory landscape and other LATAM regions
Practical considerations for streamlining your compliance journey

Freyr regularly hosts sessions covering the latest regulatory developments across the Life Sciences industry.

Ji Yun (June) Jung is a Client Partner and Business Development Manager at Freyr solutions. With eight (08)+ years' experience in biotechnology field, June has profound experiences in handling the business aspects of pharmaceutical, medical device, and the consumer (cosmetics, food and food supplements, and chemical products) industries. She currently handles the needs of the Korean market.

Megha Baruah is the Delivery Owner, handling the Consumer Division projects for Freyr’s Cosmetics, Food, and Chemicals Centre of Excellence (CoE). She mostly oversees the requirements and projects of the AMR and EU regions. Megha comes from a biotechnology background and has three (03)+ years of experience in the healthcare and Regulatory industry. She liaises between cross-functional teams in the organization to complete various projects, thereby keeping up with clients’ expectations and handling all tasks and schedules that lead to overall profitability.

Aspect	USA	EU	Australia	China	UAE
Regulatory Authority	FDA	EFSA & Member State Authorities	FSANZ	SAMR & NHC	ESMA & MOHAP
Major Regulation Governing Compliance	Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); 21 CFR Part 110 (Current Good Manufacturing Practices)	Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law); Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on Food Information to Consumers	Food Standards Code (Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code)	Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised 2015); GB Standards for Food Safety	UAE.S GSO 9:2017 (GCC General Requirements for Prepackaged Food)
Pre-market Approval Required?	No pre-market approval except for novel ingredients, color additives, or specific claims	No pre-market approval for general foods, but novel foods or health claims require EFSA approval.	No pre-market approval unless it's a novel food or makes health claims	Pre-market registration is required for novel foods, health foods, or products with new ingredients	Pre-market approval is required for certain foods, health products, and products with new ingredients
Processed Food Labeling Compliance /Labeling Requirements	Mandatory labeling as per FDA guidelines (Nutrition Facts, Ingredient Declaration, Allergens)	Must comply with EU Food Information Regulation (1169/2011); includes allergens, nutrition, and origin labeling.	Must follow FSANZ Food Standards Code for labeling; nutrition panels, allergens, and ingredient lists required	Must follow GB 7718-2011 (National Food Safety Standards) for labeling; mandatory nutrition facts, allergens, and shelf-life	Must follow GSO 9:2017 for pre-packaged food labeling; Arabic labeling, allergens, and nutrition facts required
Timeline for Registration	No fixed timeline: products can enter the market once compliant	No formal registration unless novel food; EFSA approval for health claims takes 12-18 months	No formal registration unless it's a novel food or makes health claims	Typically, 12-24 months for novel foods, shorter for regular processed foods	Approval may take 6-12 months for certain products. Regular processed foods can enter the market once label approval is obtained

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Understanding Cosmetic Regulatory Landscape of Mexico

Understanding Cosmetic Regulatory Landscape of Mexico

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Host

Ji Yun (June) Jung

Presenter

Megha Baruah

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