México
México: Evolution and Challenges of Food and Beverage Labeling for Importation and Marketing
The Mexican Official Standard NOM-051, which regulates labeling of food and beverages in Mexico, has undergone several updates since 2010. The most significant amendment was introduced in 2020, bringing key changes such as warning labels, new precautionary claims, and restrictions on packaging design. This amendment has had a major impact on the food industry, particularly for pre-packaged products, and is crucial for both domestic and international marketing in the context of increasing globalization.Mexico Amends its Anti-Money Laundering Law and Federal Criminal Code to Strengthen the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing Criminal Organizations
After years of legislative debate, Mexico has significantly reformed its regime for the prevention of money laundering and the financing of criminal organizations. The reform entails a substantial increase in the administrative burden for both individuals and legal entities.Mexico: New rules published for electricity generation under the interconnected self-supply scheme
The National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) has published a draft resolution through which the National Energy Commission (CNE) sets forth the requirements to obtain a generation permit under the interconnected self-supply scheme for power plants with a capacity of between 0.7 and 20 MW.Mexico: Government Drives Energy Transition with New Biofuels Law Based on Circular Economy and Clean Energy
The new Biofuels Law in Mexico, approved on March 18, 2025, establishes a specific regulatory framework to promote the production, use, and commercialization of biofuels. The law focuses on harnessing organic waste and biomass from marginal lands, fostering a circular economy and advancing the energy transition, assigning responsibilities to authorities such as SENER, SEMARNAT, and SADER.Mexico: The National Energy Commission (CNE) proposes simplification of the procedure for public sale of petroleum products
Aiming to support energy policy objectives and regulatory improvement, on June 27, the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) published on its website the draft of the agreement to simplify the procedure for granting public sale permits at petroleum product service stations (excluding LP gas).Mexico: Rules Approved for the Inclusion of Digital Platform Workers in the Social Security Regime
On June 24, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) published the Agreement ACDO.AS2.HCT.270525/132.P.DIR, issued by the Technical Council of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), which approves the General Rules for the pilot program to incorporate digital platform workers into the mandatory social security regime.Mexico: Implications for Companies Following U.S. Actions and CNBV's Response Related to Alleged Fentanyl-Linked Money Laundering
On June 25, 2025, the United States designated CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector as foreign financial institutions of primary money laundering concern linked to fentanyl trafficking. In response, the Mexican government imposed temporary managerial interventions to safeguard the financial system. This measure strengthens the U.S. offensive against drug cartels and calls for enhanced risk controls within the financial sector.Mexico: The rules of operation of the Technical Committee of the National Energy Commission are published
This new regulatory framework seeks to provide clarity and transparency to the integration, functioning and operation of the CNE's Technical Committee, as well as to regulate the performance of its members in the course of its sessions.Data protection evolving regulation in Latin America and their impact on labor relations
The protection of personal data has become especially relevant in the workplace, driven by digital transformation, the growing use of personnel monitoring and management technologies, as well as the need to respect privacy in increasingly diverse work contexts. In recent months, countries such as Peru, Chile, and Mexico have been undergoing significant reforms that could require major changes in information management for employers.