Data Protection and Cybersecurity — LFPDPPP (No Mandatory IoT Hardware Certification)?

Mexico has no mandatory IoT cybersecurity hardware certification as of 2026-06-17. IFT cybersecurity guidelines are advisory only. Chinese MLPS and PIPL documentation is not required in Mexico. However, LFPDPPP data-protection obligations (including a Spanish-language aviso de privacidad) apply if the device collects personal data of Mexican users. Exporters should monitor for future mandatory cybersecurity NOM introductions.

Electrical Safety — NOM-019-SCFI and 127 V / 60 Hz Supply?

NOM-019-SCFI electrical safety certification is mandatory for electronic and wireless equipment sold in Mexico. Chinese CCC and GB 4943.1 documentation are not accepted. Mexico's 127 V / 60 Hz / NEMA Type A/B plug environment is a hardware reuse advantage for exporters with US-adapted products, but separate NOM-019-SCFI certification by an ANCE-accredited OC is still required.

EMC — NOM-019-SCFI and Telecom Equipment Interference Standards?

NOM EMC compliance is mandatory for wireless and digital equipment in Mexico. Chinese GB EMC documentation and CCC certificates are not accepted. Mexican NOM-conformant testing through an accredited laboratory is required. Consult qualified Mexican regulatory counsel to identify the precise NOM(s) applicable to the specific product category.

Labelling — NOM Compliance Mark and Spanish-Language Requirements?

Spanish labelling with NOM compliance mark and IFT homologation number is mandatory in Mexico. Chinese-market or US-market labels are insufficient. New Mexican-market labels must be produced and applied before import or sale.

IFT Homologacion — Radio and Telecom Terminal Type Approval (LFTR 2014)?

IFT homologacion is mandatory for all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular IoT devices imported or sold in Mexico. Chinese SRRC, CMIIT ID, and MIIT NAL documentation does not satisfy IFT requirements. A separate IFT application via an accredited OC is required. FCC test data may assist but does not replace the IFT certificate.

IFT Homologacion — Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment?

IFT homologacion is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment in Mexico. Chinese SRRC, NAL, and CCC approvals are not recognised. Separate IFT certification and label update are required before any product can lawfully be offered for sale in Mexico.

Authorized Mexican Importer (RFC), SAT Customs, and Spanish Labelling (NOM-004-SE)?

An authorized Mexican importer with RFC registration is mandatory for importing wireless devices into Mexico. Spanish labelling per NOM-004-SE including the IFT homologacion number is required. Chinese exporters must appoint or establish a Mexican legal entity. Chinese-origin goods are not USMCA-eligible and attract MFN import tariffs.

Mexican Importer Registration, RFC, and In-Country Distributor Requirement?

A Mexican importer or distributor with a valid RFC is a prerequisite for IFT homologacion and legal product import into Mexico. Chinese manufacturers must identify and contract a Mexican importer entity before market entry. No Chinese domestic equivalent exists for this obligation.

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China-to-Mexico Wireless / IoT Device Compliance Gap Matrix (IFT / SE / NOM)

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AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IoT device documentation against Mexico IFT homologacion (radio and telecom type approval under Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusion 2014), NOM-208-SCFI (EMC and RF conformance for wireless telecom terminals), NOM-019-SCFI (electrical safety), authorized-importer and Spanish-labelling requirements, and LFPDPPP data-protection obligations.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-17 10 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Mexico (IFT / SE / NOM)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Data Protection and Cybersecurity — LFPDPPP (No Mandatory IoT Hardware Certification)	China has an increasingly mandatory cybersecurity and data-protection framework for IoT and network-connected products. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL, 2021) and Cybersecurity Law (2017) impose data-handling obligations. MIIT regulations on IoT device security and the Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS 2.0, GB/T 22239-2019) classify networked systems by security tier. The Data Security Law (2021) applies to cross-border data transfers. CAC (Cyberspace Administration of China) is the primary enforcement authority.PIPL — Personal Information Protection Law of China (2021) Cybersecurity Law of the PRC (2017) Data Security Law of the PRC (2021) MLPS 2.0 — GB/T 22239-2019 Multi-Level Protection Scheme MIIT IoT device security and network access regulations	Mexico's primary data-protection statute is the Ley Federal de Proteccion de Datos Personales en Posesion de los Particulares (LFPDPPP, 2010), enforced by INAI (Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Informacion y Proteccion de Datos Personales). Any IoT device that collects, stores, or transmits personal data of Mexican users triggers LFPDPPP obligations on the data controller, including the requirement to publish an aviso de privacidad (privacy notice) in Spanish before data collection. As of 2026-06-17, Mexico has no mandatory IoT hardware cybersecurity certification scheme; the IFT has published advisory cybersecurity guidelines for telecom networks and connected devices, but conformity is not a legal precondition for IFT homologacion or product import. This area is evolving and exporters should monitor IFT and SE rulemaking for any mandatory cybersecurity NOM introduced after this date.LFPDPPP — Ley Federal de Proteccion de Datos Personales en Posesion de los Particulares (2010) INAI — enforcement authority for LFPDPPP Aviso de privacidad — mandatory Spanish-language privacy notice for data-collecting devices IFT Advisory Guidelines on Cybersecurity for Telecom Networks and Connected Devices (advisory only) No mandatory IoT cybersecurity hardware certification NOM as of 2026-06-17	Advisory gap only (no mandatory hardware cert as of 2026-06-17) — Mexico has no mandatory IoT cybersecurity certification, so Chinese MLPS, PIPL, and MIIT cybersecurity documentation is neither required nor recognised in Mexico. However, LFPDPPP data-protection obligations apply if the device collects personal data of Mexican users; a Spanish-language aviso de privacidad is required. Exporters should monitor Mexican regulatory developments as mandatory requirements may be introduced.[INFORMATIONAL] Mexico has no mandatory IoT cybersecurity hardware certification as of 2026-06-17. IFT cybersecurity guidelines are advisory only. Chinese MLPS and PIPL documentation is not required in Mexico. However, LFPDPPP data-protection obligations (including a Spanish-language aviso de privacidad) apply if the device collects personal data of Mexican users. Exporters should monitor for future mandatory cybersecurity NOM introductions.	DOF — Diario Oficial de la Federacion / INAI (LFPDPPP)2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — NOM-019-SCFI and 127 V / 60 Hz Supply	GB 4943.1 (Safety of Information Technology Equipment, aligned with IEC 60950-1 and transitioning to IEC 62368-1 basis) is the primary electrical safety standard for ICT and wireless devices in China. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) incorporates GB 4943.1 testing for applicable product categories. China operates on 220 V / 50 Hz with GB 2099 plug types (Type A, I, and others), which differ from Mexico's 127 V / 60 Hz NEMA Type A/B environment.GB 4943.1 — Safety of Information Technology Equipment CCC — China Compulsory Certification (incorporates GB 4943.1) China supply voltage: 220 V / 50 Hz — GB 2099 plug types	Electronic equipment sold in Mexico must comply with NOM-019-SCFI (Seguridad de Equipos de Procesamiento de Informacion), the principal electrical safety standard for information technology and electronic equipment administered by the Secretaria de Economia (SE). NOM-019-SCFI is aligned with IEC 62368-1 principles and covers electrical insulation, thermal limits, protective earthing, and equipment markings. Certification must be obtained from an SE-accredited Organismo de Certificacion (OC) such as ANCE. Mexico operates on 127 V / 60 Hz with NEMA Type A (two flat parallel pins) and Type B (two flat parallel pins plus round ground pin) plugs, the same plug and voltage system as the United States, providing a hardware reuse advantage for exporters who have already adapted products for the US market.NOM-019-SCFI — Seguridad de Equipos de Procesamiento de Informacion (electrical safety for ICT and electronic equipment) Ley Federal sobre Metrologia y Normalizacion (LFMN) — NOM compliance obligation ANCE — accredited certification body for NOM-019-SCFI Mexico supply voltage: 127 V / 60 Hz — NEMA Type A / Type B plugs	Hard gap for NOM-019-SCFI safety certification — Chinese CCC and GB 4943.1 documentation are not recognised in Mexico; independent certification by an ANCE-accredited OC is required. However, Mexico's 127 V / 60 Hz supply and NEMA Type A/B plug standard is a practical hardware advantage for exporters who have already adapted products for the US market: no power supply redesign or plug change is needed, reducing one axis of adaptation cost compared with EU or other 230 V / 50 Hz markets.[INFORMATIONAL] NOM-019-SCFI electrical safety certification is mandatory for electronic and wireless equipment sold in Mexico. Chinese CCC and GB 4943.1 documentation are not accepted. Mexico's 127 V / 60 Hz / NEMA Type A/B plug environment is a hardware reuse advantage for exporters with US-adapted products, but separate NOM-019-SCFI certification by an ANCE-accredited OC is still required.	Secretaria de Economia (SE) — Normalizacion / ANCE2026-06-17 · reference
EMC — NOM-019-SCFI and Telecom Equipment Interference Standards	Chinese GB 9254 (Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance Characteristics) and GB/T 17625 series (harmonic current emissions, voltage fluctuations) for EMC of digital and wireless equipment. Testing performed by CNAS-accredited laboratories. CCC certification incorporates EMC testing for in-scope product categories.GB 9254 — Information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics GB/T 17625-1 — Harmonic current emission limits GB/T 17625-2 — Voltage fluctuations and flicker	Wireless and telecom terminal equipment sold in Mexico must comply with applicable Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) for electromagnetic compatibility and interference, including NOM-019-SCFI and associated standards administered by the Secretaria de Economia (SE) and Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT). These standards set conducted and radiated emission limits for digital and radio-frequency equipment. NOM compliance is assessed by PROFECO-authorised or SE-designated testing laboratories. CE or FCC EMC declarations do not satisfy Mexican NOM obligations.NOM-019-SCFI (telecommunications equipment — EMC and interference) Ley Federal sobre Metrologia y Normalizacion (LFMN) — NOM framework Secretaria de Economia (SE) NOM administration Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) spectrum interference rules	Mandatory gap. Chinese GB 9254 and CCC EMC documentation are not recognised under Mexico's NOM framework. Products must be tested against applicable NOM standards by a recognised Mexican or IFT-accepted laboratory. CE or FCC EMC test reports do not satisfy NOM obligations, although underlying CISPR-aligned test data may potentially be leveraged in some cases subject to laboratory and regulatory acceptance.[INFORMATIONAL] NOM EMC compliance is mandatory for wireless and digital equipment in Mexico. Chinese GB EMC documentation and CCC certificates are not accepted. Mexican NOM-conformant testing through an accredited laboratory is required. Consult qualified Mexican regulatory counsel to identify the precise NOM(s) applicable to the specific product category.	Diario Oficial de la Federacion (DOF) — Secretaria de Economia2026-06-17 · reference
Labelling — NOM Compliance Mark and Spanish-Language Requirements	Chinese domestic labelling must be in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) with applicable CCC mark, SRRC approval number, and regulatory symbols (e.g. recycling mark). US export labelling may include English and simplified Chinese but does not include Spanish or Mexican regulatory marks.GB 4943 / CCC mark requirements SRRC approval number display requirements GB recycling and environmental marks	Products subject to NOM in Mexico must display the official NOM compliance mark (Marca Oficial NOM) on the product and its packaging. The IFT homologation number must also appear on the label. All consumer-facing labelling, instructions, and warnings must be in Spanish. Bilingual or Chinese-only labelling used for Chinese domestic or US markets does not satisfy Mexican requirements. PROFECO enforces consumer labelling requirements under the Ley Federal de Proteccion al Consumidor.Ley Federal de Proteccion al Consumidor (LFPC) — Spanish labelling obligation NOM compliance mark (Marca Oficial NOM) requirement IFT homologation number on label — LFTR Article 65 PROFECO enforcement jurisdiction	Mandatory gap. Chinese CCC mark, SRRC number, and Chinese-language labelling do not satisfy Mexican NOM marking or Spanish labelling obligations. New labels displaying the NOM compliance mark, IFT homologation number, and Spanish-language consumer information must be applied before products enter the Mexican market.[INFORMATIONAL] Spanish labelling with NOM compliance mark and IFT homologation number is mandatory in Mexico. Chinese-market or US-market labels are insufficient. New Mexican-market labels must be produced and applied before import or sale.	Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO)2026-06-17 · reference
IFT Homologacion — Radio and Telecom Terminal Type Approval (LFTR 2014)	In China, intentional radio transmitters require SRRC (State Radio Regulation of China) type approval issued by MIIT, with a CMIIT ID label on the device. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules are covered by SRRC approval under YD/T and related GB standards. Applicable categories also require a MIIT Network Access License (NAL). CCC certification covers electrical safety and some EMC requirements separately.SRRC (State Radio Regulation of China) type approval — MIIT / CMIIT ID labelling MIIT Network Access License (NAL) for applicable telecom terminal categories YD/T series — telecom terminal technical standards CCC — China Compulsory Certification (electrical safety and EMC)	All radio transmitters and telecom terminal equipment (including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular IoT modules) must obtain an IFT homologacion certificate from the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones before import or sale in Mexico, as mandated by the Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusion (LFTR) 2014 and associated IFT resolutions. The product must be listed in the IFT Catalogo de Equipos Homologados. Applications are submitted via IFT-accredited Organismos de Certificacion (OC); testing must be conducted by IFT-recognised laboratories. FCC certification and CE marking are not recognised for IFT homologacion purposes; however, under USMCA mutual-recognition provisions, FCC test data may be accepted as input to the IFT review process and can shorten timelines without substituting for the IFT certificate itself.Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusion (LFTR) 2014 — homologacion obligation IFT resolutions on equipment homologacion procedure IFT Catalogo de Equipos Homologados — mandatory listing before import or sale USMCA Chapter 15 — Technical Barriers to Trade; MRA provisions on conformity assessment	Hard gap — SRRC type approval and CMIIT ID are not recognised by IFT; a separate IFT homologacion application via an IFT-accredited OC is mandatory. MIIT NAL approval has no Mexican equivalent and is not transferable. FCC test reports (where available) may shorten IFT review under USMCA provisions but do not substitute for the IFT certificate. CE marking is not recognised.[INFORMATIONAL] IFT homologacion is mandatory for all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular IoT devices imported or sold in Mexico. Chinese SRRC, CMIIT ID, and MIIT NAL documentation does not satisfy IFT requirements. A separate IFT application via an accredited OC is required. FCC test data may assist but does not replace the IFT certificate.	Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) — Homologacion2026-06-17 · reference
IFT Homologacion — Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment	MIIT/SRRC radio type approval (network access licence, NAL) for intentional radiators including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices under the Radio Regulations of China and the Measures for the Administration of Radio Frequency Spectrum. MIIT network access licence (NAL) required for certain terminal equipment categories. CCC certification under GB standards for applicable product categories.Radio Regulations of the People's Republic of China MIIT Measures for Administration of Radio Frequency Spectrum SRRC Radio Type Approval (NAL) MIIT Network Access Licence (NAL) for applicable terminal equipment	All radio and telecommunications terminal equipment offered for sale or use in Mexico must obtain IFT homologacion under the Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusion (LFTR). The IFT homologation number must be displayed on the product label. IFT manages spectrum for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands broadly aligned with FCC band plans, but FCC equipment authorisation, CE marking, and SRRC approvals are not accepted as substitutes for IFT homologacion. A recognised testing laboratory (accredited under the IFT framework) must perform the conformity assessment.Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusion (LFTR) — Article 65 et seq. IFT Disposiciones Administrativas de Caracter General en Materia de Homologacion IFT homologation number mandatory on product label	Mandatory gap. Chinese SRRC approval, MIIT NAL, and CCC certification are not recognised by IFT. A fresh IFT homologacion application to an IFT-accredited laboratory and filing with IFT is required for every radio and telecom terminal product model sold in Mexico. The IFT homologation number must appear on the Mexican market label.[INFORMATIONAL] IFT homologacion is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment in Mexico. Chinese SRRC, NAL, and CCC approvals are not recognised. Separate IFT certification and label update are required before any product can lawfully be offered for sale in Mexico.	Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT)2026-06-17 · reference
Authorized Mexican Importer (RFC), SAT Customs, and Spanish Labelling (NOM-004-SE)	For Chinese domestic market sales, no mandatory importer-agent requirement applies. Chinese-language labelling is required domestically. For export from China, GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) export declaration is required; the Chinese exporter files the customs declaration on the China side. There is no equivalent RFC-style importer registration requirement under Chinese domestic regulations.GACC export declaration — China-side customs filing for goods export GB labelling standards — Chinese-language domestic labelling No RFC-equivalent importer registration under Chinese domestic regulations	Wireless devices imported into Mexico must clear customs through an authorized Mexican legal entity that holds an RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) tax registration with SAT (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria). The SAT pedimento (customs declaration) and a commercial invoice identifying the importer are required for each shipment. Product labels must be in Spanish per NOM-004-SE (Informacion Comercial — Etiquetado) and must display: the IFT homologacion number, the Mexican importer name and address, country of origin, model and serial identification, and applicable NOM references. Chinese-language-only labels and CE or FCC markings do not satisfy NOM-004-SE. Under USMCA, a Certificate of Origin may reduce or eliminate Mexican import duties applicable to goods originating in China (note: Chinese-origin goods are generally not USMCA eligible and attract MFN tariff rates).NOM-004-SE — Informacion Comercial: Etiquetado (commercial information labelling, Spanish requirement) SAT pedimento — customs declaration requirement for import clearance RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) — importer tax registration with SAT Ley Aduanera — Mexican customs law governing import requirements USMCA — US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (tariff reduction context; Chinese-origin goods generally not eligible)	Hard gap — an authorized Mexican importer with RFC registration is a hard legal requirement with no workaround; Chinese exporters must engage or establish a Mexican entity. Spanish labelling per NOM-004-SE is mandatory; Chinese-language labels must be replaced or supplemented. IFT homologacion number must appear on the label. Chinese-origin goods are generally not eligible for USMCA preferential tariffs and attract MFN rates.[INFORMATIONAL] An authorized Mexican importer with RFC registration is mandatory for importing wireless devices into Mexico. Spanish labelling per NOM-004-SE including the IFT homologacion number is required. Chinese exporters must appoint or establish a Mexican legal entity. Chinese-origin goods are not USMCA-eligible and attract MFN import tariffs.	SAT — Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (Mexico Customs)2026-06-17 · reference
Mexican Importer Registration, RFC, and In-Country Distributor Requirement	For China-market sales, no equivalent importer registration burden exists for the domestic manufacturer — the manufacturer self-certifies under CCC and SRRC processes. For Chinese export, a foreign importer or authorised representative may be required in destination markets, but China imposes no outbound equivalent of Mexico's RFC-linked importer registration requirement.CCC self-declaration / manufacturer registration (China domestic) SRRC type approval (manufacturer self-applies) No outbound Chinese equivalent of Mexico RFC-linked importer registration	IFT homologacion applications must be filed by or through a Mexican legal entity. A Mexican importer or authorised distributor with a valid RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes — Mexican federal taxpayer registry number issued by SAT, the Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) is required to register products and bear importer liability. The foreign Chinese manufacturer cannot self-register without a Mexican corporate presence or a contracted Mexican representative. The importer's legal name and RFC-linked address must appear on the product label or accompanying documentation. This creates a supply-chain prerequisite: a Mexican importer entity must be identified and contracted before IFT homologacion can be completed.RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) — SAT Mexico LFTR — IFT homologacion applicant must be a Mexican legal entity or authorised representative Ley Federal de Proteccion al Consumidor (LFPC) — importer liability and labelling Ley Aduanera — Mexican customs importer-of-record obligation	Mandatory structural gap. Chinese manufacturers have no domestic equivalent of Mexico's RFC-linked importer registration requirement. A Mexican importer or distributor with a valid RFC must be identified and contracted before IFT homologacion can be filed and before products can legally be imported and sold in Mexico. Importer details must appear on product labelling.[INFORMATIONAL] A Mexican importer or distributor with a valid RFC is a prerequisite for IFT homologacion and legal product import into Mexico. Chinese manufacturers must identify and contract a Mexican importer entity before market entry. No Chinese domestic equivalent exists for this obligation.	Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (SAT) — Mexico2026-06-17 · reference
EMC Radiated and Conducted Emissions — NOM-208-SCFI	In China, EMC for information technology and wireless equipment is primarily governed by GB/T 9254 (ITE radiated and conducted emission limits, aligned with CISPR 22) and GB/T 15153 series for telecom equipment. CCC certification incorporates EMC testing for applicable product categories. Testing is conducted by CNAS-accredited laboratories.GB/T 9254 — Information Technology Equipment EMC (aligned with CISPR 22) GB/T 15153 — Telecom equipment EMC series CCC — China Compulsory Certification (incorporates EMC for applicable categories)	NOM-208-SCFI (Norma Oficial Mexicana for wireless telecom terminals) sets electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements including radiated and conducted emission limits for wireless telecom terminal equipment sold in Mexico. Compliance is administered by the Secretaria de Economia (SE) in coordination with IFT. Testing must be performed by an SE-accredited laboratory, and a conformity certificate is issued by an accredited Organismo de Certificacion (OC) such as ANCE or IMNC. The NOM-208-SCFI framework addresses spurious and harmonic emissions to protect other spectrum users and electronic equipment.NOM-208-SCFI — Equipos de Telecomunicaciones Inalambricos: EMC and RF requirements Ley Federal sobre Metrologia y Normalizacion (LFMN) — NOM compliance obligation ANCE / IMNC — accredited certification bodies for NOM-208-SCFI conformity	Hard gap — GB/T 9254 and CCC EMC documentation are not recognised in Mexico. NOM-208-SCFI emission testing by an SE-accredited laboratory is independently required. Emission limit values and test configurations in NOM-208-SCFI may differ from GB/T 9254; re-testing against Mexican limits is mandatory.[INFORMATIONAL] NOM-208-SCFI EMC conformance is mandatory for wireless telecom terminal equipment sold in Mexico. Chinese GB/T 9254 and CCC EMC reports are not accepted. Independent testing by an SE-accredited laboratory and certification by an accredited OC such as ANCE or IMNC is required.	Secretaria de Economia (SE) — Normalizacion / DOF2026-06-17 · reference
RF Spectrum Conformance and Transmit Power Limits — NOM-208-SCFI	In China, RF spectrum conformance for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is governed by SRRC type approval under MIIT, which covers operating frequency bands, EIRP limits, and channel plans under Chinese frequency allocation rules. China operates 2.4 GHz (channels 1-13) and 5 GHz ISM bands; specific allowed channels differ from some export markets. The CMIIT ID on the device evidences SRRC RF approval.SRRC type approval — RF spectrum, EIRP, and channel plan under MIIT CMIIT ID labelling requirement China frequency allocation: 2.4 GHz channels 1-13, 5 GHz ISM sub-bands	NOM-208-SCFI also specifies RF spectrum conformance requirements for wireless telecom terminal equipment, covering permitted operating frequency bands, maximum EIRP and transmit power limits, channel plans, and duty-cycle requirements. Mexico's ISM band allocations (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) are broadly aligned with ITU Region 2 assignments, but specific EIRP ceilings and DFS channel requirements should be verified against current IFT frequency assignments. Devices must not transmit outside authorised bands. RF conformance testing is conducted alongside EMC testing under NOM-208-SCFI by an accredited laboratory.NOM-208-SCFI — RF spectrum conformance, EIRP and transmit power limits IFT frequency allocation table — Mexico ISM band assignments (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) ITU Radio Regulations — Region 2 frequency assignments (reference basis)	Hard gap — SRRC RF approval is not recognised in Mexico. NOM-208-SCFI RF testing is independently required. Mexico's 5 GHz channel plan and DFS requirements may differ from China domestic settings; firmware may need reconfiguration to disable channels not permitted by IFT. EIRP limits should be verified against current IFT allocations rather than assumed identical to FCC or ETSI limits.[INFORMATIONAL] RF spectrum conformance under NOM-208-SCFI is mandatory for wireless telecom terminal equipment in Mexico. Chinese SRRC RF approval is not recognised. Independent NOM-208-SCFI RF testing is required; 5 GHz channel and DFS settings should be verified against IFT frequency allocations before testing.	Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) — Espectro Radioelectrico2026-06-17 · reference

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DOF — Diario Oficial de la Federacion / INAI (LFPDPPP) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Secretaria de Economia (SE) — Normalizacion / ANCE · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Diario Oficial de la Federacion (DOF) — Secretaria de Economia · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) — Homologacion · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
SAT — Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (Mexico Customs) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (SAT) — Mexico · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Secretaria de Economia (SE) — Normalizacion / DOF · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) — Espectro Radioelectrico · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows