Latin America
Mexico
Last updated : June 14, 2026
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Mexico modernised labelling through NOM-051, with nutritional warnings for sugars, sodium and saturated fats. Allergens must be clearly declared on pre-packaged foods.
Key regulatory texts
NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010 (etiquetado)
General labelling, ingredient list, allergens and octagonal nutrition warnings.
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CalcMenu calculates nutrition values and formats the ingredient list for NOM-051 export.
Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor
Prohibits misleading advertising and claims on foods, especially unfounded health claims.
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CalcMenu documents compositions to verify claim accuracy before publishing.
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