The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) of Mexico previously held a public consultation on Draft Guidelines for the use of the IFT Seal of the Federal Institute of Telecommunications in products, equipment, devices or apparatus for approved telecommunications or broadcasting. IFETEL officially published the Guidelines on December 26, 2023 in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF). Highlights of the new Guidelines include:
- Holders of Certificates of Homologation as well as importers and subsidiaries must include the IFT Seal in the marking or labeling of telecommunications or broadcasting devices.
- The IFT Seal must be printed in 100% black or 100% negative black, and must be easily visible and legible without the aid of magnification.
- Approved products must include the prefix “IFT” and the Certificate of Homologation number provided in addition to the IFT Seal.
- The IFT Seal must only be used during the validity of the Certificate of Homologation for approved products.
- The use of the IFT Seal will not be 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 covered by their respective current Certificates of Homologation.
These Guidelines will enter into force 180 business days from their publication in the DOF, on September 9, 2024.
Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information.
