New national program puts key NOM updates back in focus for electronics and compliance teams
Mexico published the Programa Nacional de Infraestructura de la Calidad 2026 on February 24, 2026, setting out the country’s quality infrastructure priorities for the year. For manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams, the publication is a relevant signal: regulatory work on several industry standards is moving forward, including expected updates to NOM-019-SCFI-1998 and NOM-024-SCFI-2013.
For companies selling electrical and electronic products in Mexico, this matters less as a policy announcement and more as a compliance planning point. The 2026 program gives the market early visibility into where standardization activity may develop next.
Two standards worth close attention
One of the most relevant items for the electronics sector is the expected update to NOM-019-SCFI-1998, the Mexican Official Standard covering the safety of data processing equipment. This is a familiar reference point for many manufacturers and testing teams supporting IT and related electronic products for the Mexican market.
The program also points to expected updates to NOM-024-SCFI-2013, which addresses commercial information for packaging, instructions, and warranty requirements for electronic, electrical, and household appliances. For many businesses, changes in this area can affect labeling, user documentation, after-sales information, and product packaging workflows.
What this means for industry
At this stage, the publication is an important regulatory indicator rather than a final technical change. Still, it gives companies time to prepare. Businesses with products already certified or planned for Mexico should review whether future updates could affect:
- product safety assessment strategies,
- labeling and instruction content,
- warranty documentation,
- local market access planning, and
- certification maintenance timelines.
