Advertising permits and notices

What is an Advertising Permit?

Official document issued by COFEPRIS granting authorization to advertise your product or service in Mexican media; such as television, internet, movies, videos in public places, videos in closed spaces, videos in public transport, radio, press, brochures, catalogues, posters (printed in surfaces smaller than 1m² ) , outdoor advertisements (printed in surfaces larger than 1m²).

What is an Advertising Notice?

Document stamped by COFEPRIS, in which you are giving full notice that you intend to advertise your product or activity in Mexican media; such as television, internet, movies, videos in public places, videos in closed spaces, videos in public transport, radio, press, brochures, catalogues, posters (printed in surfaces smaller than 1m² ) , outdoor advertisements (printed in surfaces larger than 1m²).

In which situations do you need to have an Advertising Permit or Notice to advertise your product or service?

Permit

• Provision of health services.*
• Food supplements.
• Biotech products.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Tobacco.
• Medicines.
• Herbal remedies.
• Medical equipment.
• Prosthesis.
• Orthosis.
• Functional aids.
• Diagnostic Agents.

• Dental supplies.
• Surgical supplies.
• Healing supplies.
• Hygiene products.
• Beautification services and procedures.
• Pesticides.
• Plant nutrients with toxic characteristics.
• Toxic or dangerous substances.

* Except in the case of services provided individually.

Notice

• Professional, technical and auxiliary activities.
• Food.
• Non-alcoholic beverages.
• Health supplies, when addressing healthcare professionals.
• Perfumery, beauty and cleaning products.