Review Activity NOM´s

What is the purpose of publishing a NOM Project in the DOF?

• To gather public comments and feedback

• To promote international collaboration

• To finalize the NOM Project immediately

• To comply with international regulations

How long does it take for the final version of a NOM to be published?

• 105 days after the initial publication of the NOM project
  
  

• 30 days after the project is submitted
  
  

• 365 days after the project is reviewed by the Secretary of Economy
  
  

• 60 days after the public comment period ends

Who participates in the elaboration of the Official Mexican Standards?

• Producers, traders, importers, exporters, academics, consumers, and government agencies
  
  

• Only government agencies and academics
  
  

• Only producers and traders
  
  

• Only consumers and importers

What is the first step in making a NOM (Official Mexican Standard) project?

• Interested individuals go to the Secretary of the state in charge of the project
  
  

• The Secretary of Economy reviews the project
  
  

• The project is published in the DOF for public comment
  
  

• The project is evaluated by the National Advisory Committees for Standardization

What supports the development of Official Mexican Standards?

• Scientific and technological information provided by specialists
  
  

• Political influence and lobbying
  
  

• Public opinion polls
  
  

• International organizations' recommendations

The Official Mexican Standards ensure quality, health, and eliminate risks for:

• Government agencies
  
  

• The population, animals, and the environment
  
  

• Producers and traders
  

• International markets

What happens after the publication of the NOM Project?

• Interested people make comments or observations
  
  

• The Secretary of Economy reviews the project
  
  

• The NOM is grouped with other similar standards
  
  

• The final version is published in the DOF

Why is the application of Official Mexican Standards necessary for national products?

• To comply with technical specifications in international markets
  
  

• To support scientific and technological research
  
  

• To regulate government agencies
  
  

• To harmonize specifications and requirements

Where is the final version of the NOM published?

• The Secretary of Economy's website
  
  

• The National Advisory Committees for Standardization's website
  
  

• The DOF (Diario Oficial de la Federación)
  
  

• The NOM Project's website

What is the role of the Secretary of Economy in relation to the Official Mexican Standards?

• Enforcing penalty measures
  
  

• Supervising the activities of Standardization
  
  

• Evaluating risks and identifying hazards
  
  

• Reviewing the NOM Project