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Mexico Outlines Exemptions, Provisions of New Pack Labeling Law for Imports

Mexico recently issued timelines for verification activities and government enforcement of new labeling regulations for imported foods, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service report released Aug. 5 said. Among other provisions, the measure will exempt certain producers and…

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importers from being penalized Sept. 1-Nov. 30 “during verification activities” for labels of prepackaged processed foods and nonalcoholic beverages. In addition, Oct. 1-Nov. 20, food and beverages that do not display the “front of pack warning sign,” which is required under Mexico’s new labeling law, can be “marketed and sold to the final consumer.” Previous guidance published on July 10 noted the allowance for use of temporary front of pack labeling stickers until March 31, 2021. The new labeling law will take effect Oct. 1.