Mexico: IFETEL publishes guidelines for the use of the IFT mark


Following the public consultation held on August 4, 2023 by the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico (IFETEL) on the use of the certification mark, IFETEL officially published the guidelines in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF) on December 26, 2023, with the main points of the new guidelines including:

  • Certificate holders, as well as importers and subsidiaries, must include the IFT mark in the mark or label of telecommunications or broadcasting equipment,
  • The IFT mark must be printed in 100% black and must be clearly visible and legible without the aid of magnification,
  • The approved product must include the prefix "IFT" and the certificate number in addition to the IFT mark,
  • The mark can only be used for the duration of the certificate of approval for approved products,
  • It is not mandatory for products that have been approved or have begun the approval process prior to the entry into force of the guidelines. These products will continue to be protected by their respective current certifications.

The guidelines will go into effect on September 9, 2024. Click this link to view the original guide.