Mexikanische Chemikalienverordnung

Chemical compliance can require more than administrative documentation. PCG can combine the regulatory expertise with the scientific knowledge of the chemical’s identity, its classification, its toxicology and its environmental impact. Support Throughout the Compliance Lifecycle Our services extend beyond determining whether a regulation applies. From market analysis to documentation, implementation and on-going monitoring and maintenance, GPC can support your business throughout the compliance cycle. 

1. Does Mexico have REACH? Does Mexico have REACH like legislation?

Is there chemical registration in Mexico? Chemical registration in Mexico is a somewhat gray area. Certain products, chemicals and business sectors are required to register, obtain permits, notifications, etc., while others are not.

2. Does Mexico have a chemical inventory?

Yes. The National Inventory of Chemical Substances of Mexico exists; however it is not a chemical registration system such as the one found in the EU in the frame of REACH.

3. Is Mexico introducing a chemical registry?

A bill was recently introduced in February 2026 to create a National Registry of Chemical Substances within Mexico, but as a bill it has not yet become law and therefore would not apply as a general chemical registration requirement at this time.

4. Is GHS mandatory in Mexico?

NOM-018-STPS-2015 establishes the common criteria to identify the hazards of chemicals and to communicate information of their hazardous nature in workplaces where they are used.

5. Are Safety Data Sheets required in Spanish in Mexico?

For chemicals covered by such workplace hazardous chemical requirements an SDS must be prepared and be written in Spanish and have the appropriate structure in accordance with the corresponding requirements.

6. Can GPC prepare Mexico-compliant SDS?

Yes. GPC can prepare Spanish SDS for the Mexican Market.

7. Can GPC review chemical labels for Mexico?

Yes. We can review your chemical labels for compliance with GHS requirements in Mexico, such as signal words, safety precautionary language, GHS pictograms and phrases associated with hazardous products that require labeling for safe handling and usage.

8. Does every chemical need COFEPRIS registration?

No. It depends on the chemical in question, product, application, etc. An applicability assessment has to be done first to determine if registration is required with COFEPRIS.

9. Can GPC support Mexican exporters with EU REACH?

GPC can support the Mexican exporter with EU REACH too by registering the chemicals in the EU REACH database, acting as an Only Representative, supporting the preparation of REACH Dossiers, checking a chemical for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), preparing SDS for the EU REACH market and by monitoring ongoing EU REACH compliance issues.