Distribution date: 28 August 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The purpose is to ensure the protection of human health and to preserve plants, animals, forest and hydrobiological species and the unprocessed products and by-products thereof against the harmful effects of pests and diseases of economic and quarantine significance, without prejudice to human health and the environment. This law is enforceable throughout the territory of Guatemala, including the exclusive economic zone, and is designed to establish the basis for the prevention, diagnosis, control and eradication of diseases and pests from animals, plants and forest and hydrobiological species. Its provisions are based on public order and social interest. It is also specified that the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food shall be the entity responsible for implementing the law and the regulations thereto, and that its functions shall be discharged in accordance with the purposes of the law. The section on plant protection includes provisions relating to phytosanitary diagnosis, plant quarantine, control of inputs for agricultural use, inspection of export products of vegetable origin, programmes, campaigns and schemes for the prevention, suppression, control and eradication of pests, etc. The section on animal health covers zoosanitary measures, epidemiological surveillance, animal quarantine and registration of products for animal use. Other sections deal with the delegation of plant and animal health services, risk analysis of pests and diseases, professional management, national and international coordination, disciplinary measures, transitional provisions and derogations.

Products Covered: Chapters 1-15, 18-21, 23-24, 28-33, 35, 40-47, 50-53 and 67 of the Harmonized System

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 August 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The purpose is to ensure the protection of human health and to preserve plants, animals, forest and hydrobiological species and the unprocessed products and by-products thereof against the harmful effects of pests and diseases of economic and quarantine significance, without prejudice to human health and the environment. This law is enforceable throughout the territory of Guatemala, including the exclusive economic zone, and is designed to establish the basis for the prevention, diagnosis, control and eradication of diseases and pests from animals, plants and forest and hydrobiological species. Its provisions are based on public order and social interest. It is also specified that the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food shall be the entity responsible for implementing the law and the regulations thereto, and that its functions shall be discharged in accordance with the purposes of the law. The section on plant protection includes provisions relating to phytosanitary diagnosis, plant quarantine, control of inputs for agricultural use, inspection of export products of vegetable origin, programmes, campaigns and schemes for the prevention, suppression, control and eradication of pests, etc. The section on animal health covers zoosanitary measures, epidemiological surveillance, animal quarantine and registration of products for animal use. Other sections deal with the delegation of plant and animal health services, risk analysis of pests and diseases, professional management, national and international coordination, disciplinary measures, transitional provisions and derogations.

Products Covered: Chapters 1-15, 18-21, 23-24, 28-33, 35, 40-47, 50-53 and 67 of the Harmonized System

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 August 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The purpose is to develop the provisions contained in the Law on Plant Protection and Animal Health, Decree No. 36-98. For its implementation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food shall use the technical and administrative structure established in the internal institutional regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, through the Standards and Regulations Unit, which shall act in coordination with other units of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food and other national and international agencies and institutions. In general terms, the chapter on plant protection and animal health develops provisions concerning plant and animal health protection measures; the system of epidemiological surveillance and plant and animal health diagnosis; the system of plant and animal quarantine, and of authorization for the import and export of plants, animals and products and by-products thereof; plant and animal health inspection; campaigns, programmes and schemes for the detection, prevention, suppression, control and eradication of pests and diseases affecting plants and animals; declaration of states of emergency; registration of legal persons interested in carrying out activities connected with inputs for agricultural and animal use; registration of inputs for agricultural and animal use; registration of agricultural and animal inputs for experimental purposes; packaging, packing, labels, pamphlets and notices for agricultural and animal inputs; storage and transport of inputs for agricultural and animal use; destruction of empty packages and containers, residues and unusable products, and spillage collection; cancellation of the registration of inputs for agricultural and animal use; requirements for the import and export of inputs for agricultural and animal use; return of inputs for agricultural and animal use; retail marketing of inputs for agricultural and animal use; handling and use of inputs for agricultural and animal use; programme of supervision and technical auditing for companies and inputs for agricultural and animal use; professional management; national and international coordination; disciplinary measures and final provisions.

Products Covered: Chapters 1-15, 18-21, 23-24, 28-33, 35, 40-47, 50-53 and 67 of the Harmonized System

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 August 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The purpose is to develop the provisions contained in the Law on Plant Protection and Animal Health, Decree No. 36-98. For its implementation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food shall use the technical and administrative structure established in the internal institutional regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, through the Standards and Regulations Unit, which shall act in coordination with other units of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food and other national and international agencies and institutions. In general terms, the chapter on plant protection and animal health develops provisions concerning plant and animal health protection measures; the system of epidemiological surveillance and plant and animal health diagnosis; the system of plant and animal quarantine, and of authorization for the import and export of plants, animals and products and by-products thereof; plant and animal health inspection; campaigns, programmes and schemes for the detection, prevention, suppression, control and eradication of pests and diseases affecting plants and animals; declaration of states of emergency; registration of legal persons interested in carrying out activities connected with inputs for agricultural and animal use; registration of inputs for agricultural and animal use; registration of agricultural and animal inputs for experimental purposes; packaging, packing, labels, pamphlets and notices for agricultural and animal inputs; storage and transport of inputs for agricultural and animal use; destruction of empty packages and containers, residues and unusable products, and spillage collection; cancellation of the registration of inputs for agricultural and animal use; requirements for the import and export of inputs for agricultural and animal use; return of inputs for agricultural and animal use; retail marketing of inputs for agricultural and animal use; handling and use of inputs for agricultural and animal use; programme of supervision and technical auditing for companies and inputs for agricultural and animal use; professional management; national and international coordination; disciplinary measures and final provisions.

Products Covered: Chapters 1-15, 18-21, 23-24, 28-33, 35, 40-47, 50-53 and 67 of the Harmonized System

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the health specifications for fresh, chilled and frozen fishery products. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), microbiological organisms, marine biotoxins, food additives, heavy metals and metalloids and other contaminants present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products.

Products Covered: Fresh, chilled and frozen fishery products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the health specifications for fresh, chilled and frozen fishery products. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), microbiological organisms, marine biotoxins, food additives, heavy metals and metalloids and other contaminants present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products.

Products Covered: Fresh, chilled and frozen fishery products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the health specifications for snack foods and appetizers. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the microbiological organisms, physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), heavy metals and metalloids and other contaminants (aflatoxins) present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products. This draft Standard does not apply to tortillas or tostadas.

Products Covered: Snack foods and appetizers

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the health specifications for snack foods and appetizers. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the microbiological organisms, physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), heavy metals and metalloids and other contaminants (aflatoxins) present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products. This draft Standard does not apply to tortillas or tostadas.

Products Covered: Snack foods and appetizers

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the sanitary specifications for non-alcoholic flavoured beverages (including prepared and fresh waters and sports drinks) and frozen non-alcoholic beverages and concentrated products for the preparation thereof. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the microbiological organisms, physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), heavy metals and metalloids, food additives and other contaminants present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products. This draft Standard is partially equivalent to the following voluntary Mexican standards: NMX-F-466-1984 "Food - Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Orangeade"; NMX-F-439-1983 "Food - Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Beverages and Soft Drinks - Classification and Definitions".

Products Covered: Non-alcoholic flavoured beverages (including prepared and fresh waters and sports drinks) and frozen non-alcoholic beverages and concentrated products for the preparation thereof

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 September 2003 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

This draft Mexican Official Standard (NOM) establishes the sanitary specifications for non-alcoholic flavoured beverages (including prepared and fresh waters and sports drinks) and frozen non-alcoholic beverages and concentrated products for the preparation thereof. These specifications include the restrictions on and maximum permissible limits with regard to the microbiological organisms, physical and chemical contaminants (pesticides and/or foreign matter), heavy metals and metalloids, food additives and other contaminants present in these products. Upon final publication, compliance with this Standard will be mandatory throughout Mexican territory for natural and legal persons engaged in the production or importation of such products. This draft Standard is partially equivalent to the following voluntary Mexican standards: NMX-F-466-1984 "Food - Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Orangeade"; NMX-F-439-1983 "Food - Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Beverages and Soft Drinks - Classification and Definitions".

Products Covered: Non-alcoholic flavoured beverages (including prepared and fresh waters and sports drinks) and frozen non-alcoholic beverages and concentrated products for the preparation thereof

Regulation Type: Regular notification