Everything you need to know about alcoholic beverage labeling
If you are an importer, manufacturer, or marketer of alcoholic beverages, it is essential that you know
and comply with NOM-142-SSA1/SCFI-2014, an official Mexican standard that regulates the health
and commercial labeling of these types of products.

What is NOM-142-SSA1/SCFI-2014?
This standard establishes the requirements that alcoholic beverage labels must meet to ensure they
provide consumers with clear, truthful, and useful information, in addition to protecting public health.
NOM-142 also seeks to prevent health risks through warnings and adequate nutritional content on
packaging.

Who does it apply to?
NOM-142 applies to:

• Domestic manufacturers of alcoholic beverages.
• Importers who import these products from abroad.
• Distributors who sell them within Mexico.
• Companies that wish to comply with NOM-142 labeling requirements for sale in the Mexican
  market.

What must a label contain in compliance with NOM-142?
Among other elements, the label of an alcoholic beverage must include:

• Product name
• Net alcohol content and percentage
• Health warnings
• Name and address of the manufacturer or importer
• Batch and expiration date
• Storage instructions (if applicable)

What happens if you don’t comply?
Non-compliance can have consequences such as:

• Merchandise retention in customs
• Fines from the health or trade authority
• Loss of consumer confidence
• Cancellation of registrations or permits

At UVABOXLITY, we help you comply

At UVABOXLITY, we are experts in NOM regulations and labeling. We verify that your products
comply with NOM-142 and other commercial information standards, so you can market safely and
legally in the Mexican market. Contact us for advice on conformity assessment and health labeling
for your products.