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	CNA	National Water Commission
		NOM-005-CNA-1996, Fluxometers - specifications and testing methods
		NMX-AA-003-1980 - WASTEWATERS – SAMPLING
		NMX-AA-004-SCFI-2000 - WATER ANALYSIS - DETERMINATION OF SETTLEABLE SOLIDS IN NATURAL WATERS, WASTEWATERS AND TREATED WASTEWATE
		NMX-AA-005-SCFI-2000 - WATER ANALYSIS - DETERMINATION OF EXTRACTABLE FATS AND OILS IN NATURAL WATERS, WASTEWATERS AND TREATED WASTEWATERS - TEST METHOD (CANCELS NMX-AA-005-SCFI-1980)
		NMX-AA-006-SCFI-2000 - WATER ANALYSIS - DETERMINATION OF FLOATING MATERIAL IN WASTEWATERS AND TREATED WASTEWATERS - TEST METHOD - (CANCELS NMX-AA-SCFI-1973)
	SAGARPA	Secretary of Agriculture, Ranching, Rural Development, Fisheries, and Food supply
		NOM-004-ZOO-1994 Control Of Toxic Wastes In Meat, Fat, Liver, And Kidney Of Cattle, Horses, Pigs, And Sheep.
		N0M-008-ZOO-1994 Animal Health specifications for the construction and equipment of establishments for the slaughter of animals and those designated for the industrial processing of meat products.
		NOM-009-ZOO-1994 Sanitary processing of meat
		NOM-018-ZOO-1994 Veterinary doctors approved as Units of Verification empowered for rendering official services in animal health matters
		NOM-030-ZOO-1995 Specifications and procedures for the verification of imported meat, dressed carcasses, viscera, and wastes in Animal Health Verification Points.
		NOM-037-ZOO-1995 National Campaign against the Classic Swine Fever.
		NOM-060-ZOO-1999 Animal Health Specifications For The Processing Of Animal Remains And Their Use In Animal Feed
		NOM-061-ZOO-1999 Animal Health specifications of the food products for animal consumption.
		N0M-006-FITO-1995, By which are established the minimum requirements applicable to general situations that vegetables, their products and byproducts that are intended for import must comply with when they are not already established in a specific Official Standard
	SALUD	Secretary of Health
		General Law of Persons with Disability establishes the criteria that permits the full inclusion of persons with disability, in a degree of equality, and of comparable opportunities, in all scopes of life.
		NOM-173-SSA1-1998, For the Integral Attention of Persons with Disability.
		NOM-233-SSA1-2003, That establishes the architectural requirements for facilitating the access, transit, use and presence of the persons with disability in establishments of ambulatory and hospital medical attention of the National System of Health.
		N0M-006-FITO-1995, By which are established the minimum requirements applicable to general conditions that vegetables, their products and byproducts that are intended for import must comply with when they are not already established in a specific Official Standard
		NOM-021-SSA1-1993, Environmental Health. Criteria for evaluating the quality of the environmental air with respect to carbon monoxide (CO). Permissible value for the concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) in the environmental air as a measure of protection of the health of the population.
		NOM-022-SSA1-1993, Environmental Health. Criteria for evaluating the environmental air quality with respect to sulfur dioxide (SO2). Standard value for sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in environmental air as a protection measure for the health of the population health.
		NOM-023-SSA1-1993, Environmental Health. Criteria for evaluating the environmental air quality with respect to nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Standard value for the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the environmental air as a measure of protection of the health of the population.
		NOM-024-SSA1-1993, Environmental Health. Criteria for evaluating the air quality in the environment with respect to total suspended particulates (TSP). Permissible value for the concentration of total suspended particulates (TSP) in the environmental air as a protective measure for the health of the population.
		NOM-025-SSA1-1993, Environmental health. Criteria for evaluating the quality of environmental air with respect to particulates less than 10 micras. Permissible value for the concentration of particulates less than 10 micras in the environmental air as a protective measure for the health of the population.
		NOM-044-SSA1-1993, Containers and Packaging. Requirements For Containing Pesticides
		NOM-045-SSA1-1993, Pesticides. Products for agricultural use, forestry, livestock, gardening, urban and industrial. Labeling.
		NOM-046-SSA1-1993, Pesticides-Products for domestic use- Labeling.
		NOM-048-SSA1-1993, establishes a standardized method for the evaluation of risks to health from environmental agents.
		NOM-127-SSA1-1994, Environmental Health, water for human use and consumption – permissible limits of quality and treatments to which water must be submitted for its drinkability.
		NOM-137-SSA1-1995, Regulatory information – general labeling specifications that medical devices must exhibit, whether of national manufacture or of foreign origin.
		NOM-141-SSA1-1995, Goods and services. Labeling for prepackaged perfume and beauty products
		NOM-176-SSA1-1998 Health requirements that the manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of pharmaceuticals utilized in the creation of medications for human use must comply with. 01/17/2002.
		NOM-059-SSA1-1993, Good manufacturing practices for establishments of the pharmaceutical chemical industry designated for the manufacture of medications.
		NOM-189-SSA1/SCFI-2002, Products and Services. Labeling and packaging for housekeeping products for domestic use
		NOM-015-1-SCFI-SSA-1994, Safety and commercial information for toys – safety of toys and school articles. Limits of bio-availability of metals in articles coated with paints and dyes. Chemical specifications and testing methods.
	SCFI -	Secretary of Economy
		Foreign Commerce Law
		Maquiladora Decree 2005 -December 19, 2005
		DRAWBACK Decree January 1, 2001
		PITEX Decree -- December 19, 2005
		PROSEC Decree Jan. 20, 2006
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		NOM-001-SCFI-1993 Electronic appliances – electronic appliances for domestic use supplied by different sources of electrical energy – safety requirements and testing methods for the approval of type.
		NOM-003-SCFI-2000 Electrical products - Safety Specifications
		NOM-004-SCFI-1994 Commercial Information - Labeling of textile products, dress clothes and their accessories.
		NOM-015-1-SCFI-SSA-1994, Safety and commercial information for toys – safety of toys and school articles. Limits of bio-availability of metals in articles coated with paints and dyes. Chemical specifications and testing methods.
		NOM-016-SCFI-1993 Electronic devices – Electronic devices for Office use powered by different sources of electrical energy – safety requirements and testing methods.
		NOM-017-SCFI-1993 Commercial labeling information for reconstructed, used or secondhand articles, seconds, discontinued articles, and articles that do not meet specifications.
		NOM-019-SCFI-1998 Safety requirements that all peripheral data processing equipment or related equipment must comply with.
		NOM-024-SCFI-1998 Commercial information for packing, instructions, and guarantees for electronic, electric, and electric household products.
		N0M-030-SCFI-1993 commercial information - declaration of quantity on the label- specifications.
		NOM-050-SCFI-2004 Commercial information – General labeling of products.
		NOM-051-SCFI-1994, General Labeling specifications for prepackaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
		NOM-055-SCFI-1994 Commercial Information - Materials that are retardants and/or inhibitors of flame and/or ignition - Labeling.
		NOM-063-SCFI-2001 Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements.
		NOM-117-SCFI-2005, Commercial Practices - legal elements for the commercialization of standard lines of furniture and custom furniture
		NOM-160-SCFI-2003, Commercial practices – Regulatory elements for the commercialization of NEW VEHICLES.
	SCT	Secretary of Communications and Transportation
		Regulation for the Land Transport of Hazardous Materials and wastes. more information
		Regulation on the Weight, Dimensions, and Capacity of Motor Transport Vehicles that transit on the Highways, and Bridges under Federal Jurisdiction. more information
		NOM-002-SCT-2003, List of the most commonly transported hazardous substances and materials.
		NOM-003-SCT-2000, Characteristics of the labels on packages and containers designated for the transport of substances, materials, and hazardous wastes.
		NOM-004-SCT-2000 SYSTEM OF IDENTIFICATION OF UNITS DESIGNATED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS, AND WASTES.
		NOM-005-SCT-2000 EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS, AND WASTES.
		NOM-006-SCT-2000 BASIC ASPECTS FOR THE DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION OF A UNIT DESIGNATED FOR TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTES.
		NOM-010-SCT2/2003, Provisions for the compatibility and segregation, for the storage and transport of hazardous substances, materials, and wastes.
		NOM-043-SCT2/1994 Shipping document for hazardous substances, materials, and wastes.
	SEGOB	Secretary of Government
		Law of Acquisitions, Leases, and Services for the Public Sector -
		The Federal Law of Patrimonial Responsibility of the State
		The Federal Law for Preventing and Eliminating Discrimination
		General Law of Population - Immigration law
	SEMARNAT	Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
		Environmental Legislation diagram
		Federal Penal Code - TITLE XXV - Crimes against the Environment and Environmental Management more information
		The General Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Protection of the Environment.(LGEEPA)
		General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Wastes more information
		Law of National Waters more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Hazardous wastes. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Prevention and control of Contamination of the Atmosphere. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Prevention and control of Contamination of the Atmosphere. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Environmental Impact. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in the area of Environmental Audits. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA For The Protection Of The Environment Against Contamination Originating From Noise Emission. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA For Ecological Planning and Organization. more information
		Regulation of LGEEPA in matters of Recording of Emissions and Transfer of Contaminants more information
		NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants in the discharges of wastewaters into national waters and resources.
		NOM-002-SEMARNAT-1996 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants in the discharges of wastewaters to urban or municipal sewer systems.
		NOM-003-SEMARNAT-1997 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of contaminants for treated wastewaters that are reused in services to the public.
		NOM-004-SEMARNAT-2002, Environmental protection. Sludges and biosolids. Specifications and maximum permissible limits for contaminants for their best utilization and final disposition.
		NOM-016-SEMARNAT-2003 that regulates sanitarily the importation of new raw lumber
		NOM-034-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air of the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.
		NOM-035-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of total suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.
		NOM-036-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of ozone in the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.
		NOM-037-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in the environment and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.
		NOM-038-SEMARNAT-1993, that establishes the measuring methods for determining the concentration of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere and the procedures for the calibration of measuring equipment.
		NOM-039-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of sulfur dioxide and trioxide and sulfuric acid mist, in manufacturing plants of sulfuric acid.
		NOM-040-SEMARNAT-2002, Environmental Protection – Fabrication of hydraulic cement – Maximum Permissible Levels of emission to the atmosphere.
		NOM-043-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of solid particulates originating from fixed sources.
		NOM-046-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide vapors, and sulfuric acid, originating in processes of production of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid in stationary sources.
		NOM-050-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the maximum permissible limits of emissions of contaminating gases originating from the exhaust of automotive vehicles in circulation that use liquid petroleum gas, natural gas or other alternative fuels as fuel.
		NOM-052-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the characteristics of hazardous wastes, the list of the same and the limits that make a waste hazardous for its toxicity to the environment - NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005, that establishes the characteristics, the procedure of identification, classification, and the lists of hazardous wastes. (published June 23, 2006 – effective Sept. 23, 2006) This NOM cancels and replaces NOM-052-SEMARNAT-1993, Until Sept. 23 you will receive both NOM's with the purchase of either.
		NOM-053-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the procedure for carrying out the extraction test for determining the chemical compounds that make a waste hazardous by its toxicity to the environment.
		NOM-054-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the procedure for determining the incompatibility between two or more wastes considered hazardous by the Official Mexican Standard NOM-052-SEMARNAT-1993
		NOM-055-SEMARNAT-2003 that establishes the requirements that sites designated for the controlled confinement of stabilized hazardous wastes must meet.
		NOM-056-SEMARNAT-1993, That establishes the requirements for the design and construction of the complementary works of a controlled confinement for hazardous wastes.
		NOM-057-SEMARNAT-1993 That establishes the requirements that must be observed in the design, construction, and operation of controlled confinement cells for hazardous wastes.
		NOM-058-SEMARNAT-1993 that establishes the requirements for the operation of a controlled confinement of hazardous wastes.
		NOM-060-SEMARNAT-1994, that establishes the specifications for mitigating the adverse effects caused to the soil and bodies of water from forest utilization.
		NOM-061-SEMARNAT-1994, that establishes the specifications for the mitigation of adverse effects to the forest flora and fauna from forest utilization. (May 13, 1994)
		NOM-075-SEMARNAT-1995 That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of volatile organic compounds originating in the process of water-oil separators in petroleum refineries.
		NOM-081-SEMARNAT-1994 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission of noise from stationary sources and the method of measurement.
		NOM-083-SEMARNAT-1996 That establishes the conditions that sites designated for the final disposition of municipal solid wastes must comply with.
		NOM-085-SEMARNAT-1994, Atmospheric Contamination – fixed sources. For fixed sources that utilize solid, liquid, or gas combustible fossil fuels or any of their combinations, that establishes the maximum permissible levels of emission to the atmosphere of smoke, total suspended particulates, sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides and the requirements and conditions for the operation of the indirect heating equipment for combustion, as well as the maximum permissible levels of sulfur dioxide in the direct heating equipment for combustion.
		NOM-086-SEMARNAT-1994 Atmospheric Contamination - Specifications on Environmental Protection that the Liquid and Gaseous Fossil Fuels that are used in stationary and Mobile Sources Must Include.
		NOM-087-SEMARNAT-SSA1-2002 Environmental Protection – Environmental Health – Biological –infectious hazardous wastes – Classification
		NOM-093-SEMARNAT-1995, That establishes the test method for determining the laboratory efficiency of the recovery systems for gasoline fumes in service and self service stations.
		NOM-097-SEMARNAT-1995 That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission to the atmosphere of particulate material and nitrogen oxides in the manufacturing processes of glass in the country.
		NOM-105-SEMARNAT-1996, That establishes the maximum permissible levels of emissions to the atmosphere of total solids and total reduced sulfur compounds originating in the processes of recovery of chemicals from manufacturing plants of cellulose.
		NOM-115-SEMARNAT-2003, that establishes the specifications of environmental protection that must be observed in the activities of drilling and maintenance of land oil wells for exploration and production in agricultural zones, livestock and untilled zones, outside of protected natural areas or forested lands.
		NOM-121-SEMARNAT-1997, That establishes the maximum permissible limits of emission to the atmosphere of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) originating from factory automotive painting of automobiles, multi-use vehicles, passenger vehicles, and utility vehicles; cargo and light trucks, as well as the method for calculating their emissions.
		NOM-123-SEMARNAT-1998, That establishes the maximum permissible contents of volatile organic compounds, in the fabrication of solvent based air dry paints for domestic use and the procedures for the determination of the contents of the same in paints and coatings
		NOM-133-SEMARNAT-2000 establishes the procedures and timetable for eliminating the presence and use of PCBs in Mexico.
		NOM-137-SEMARNAT-2003, Atmospheric contamination. Deculfurizing plants of gas and bitter condensations. Control of emissions of sulfur compounds.
		NOM-138-SEMARNAT/SS-2003, Maximum permissible limits of hydrocarbons in soil and the specifications for their characterization and remediation.
		NOM-143-SEMARNAT-2003, That establishes the environmental specifications for the handling of congenital water associated with hydrocarbons.
		NOM-144-SEMARNAT-2004, That establishes the phytosanitary measures internationally recognized for wood packaging materials that are utilized in international commerce of goods and merchandise.
		FIRST LIST OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES SECOND LIST OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES
		SEMARNAT GUIDES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SELF ASSESSMENT
	SENER-SECRE	Secretary of Energy
		NOM-001-SECRE-2003, Quality of Natural Gas
		NOM-006-SECRE-1999, Odorizing natural gas.
		NOM-007-SECRE-1999, Transport of Natural Gas
		NOM-009-SECRE-2002, Monitoring, detection, and classification of natural gas and LP gas leaks, in pipelines.
	SHCP	Secretary of Finance and Public Credit
		Law that Regulates Credit Information Companies
		Foreign Commerce Law
		The Customs Law - La Ley Aduanera
		Regulation of the Customs Law
	SRE	Secretary of Foreign Relations
		Law of Nationality
	STPS	Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare
		FEDERAL LABOR LAW (Ley Federal del Trabajo - LFT)
		REGULATION FOR THE INSPECTION AND APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF LABOR LEGISLATION (RFAP)
		REGULATION OF ARTICLES 121 AND 122 OF THE FEDERAL LABOR LAW
		FEDERAL REGULATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (RFSHMAT)
		NOM-001-STPS-1999, Buildings, Locales, Installations And Areas In The Work Place – Safety And Health Conditions
		NOM-002-STPS-2000, Conditions of Safety, Prevention, Protection and Fighting of fires in the work places.
		NOM-003-STPS-1999, Agricultural activities –
		NOM-004-STPS-1999, Protection Systems And Safety Devices For Machinery And Equipment Used In The Workplaces
		NOM-005-STPS-1998, Handling, Transport, And Warehousing Of Hazardous Chemical Substances.
		NOM-006-STPS-2000, Handling And Warehousing Of Materials- Safety Procedures And Conditions
		NOM-007-STPS-2000, Agricultural activities –Installations, machinery, equipment, and tools – Safety conditions
		NOM-008-STPS-2001, Activities of best utilization of timber yielding forests and sawmills – Conditions of safety and health.
		NOM-009-STPS-1999, Suspended access equipment, operation and maintenance – Safety conditions.
		NOM-010-STPS-1999, Health And Safety Conditions In The Workplace Where Chemical Substances Capable Of Generating Contamination In The Labor Environment Are Handled, Transported, Processed, Or Stored
		NOM-011-STPS-2001, Noise In The Workplace
		NOM-012-STPS-1999, Health and Safety conditions in the work places where sources of ionizing radiations are produced, used, handled, stored, or transported.
		NOM-013-STPS-1993. Relative to the health and safety conditions in the workplaces where non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations are generated.
		NOM-014-STPS-2000, Labor exposure to abnormal environmental pressures – Health and safety conditions.
		NOM-015-STPS-2001, December 14, 2002 Elevated or lowered thermal conditions
		NOM-016-STPS-2001, Operation and maintenance of railroads – Safety and Health conditions.
		NOM-017-STPS-2001, Personal Protective Equipment – Selection, Use, And Handling In The Workplace.
		NOM-018-STPS-2000, System For The Identification And Communication Of Hazards And Risks For Hazardous Chemical Substances In The Work Place.
		NOM-019-STPS-2004, Constitution, organization, and operation of the Commissions of safety and health in the workplace. EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2005
		NOM-020-STPS-2001, Containers subject to pressure
		NOM-021-STPS-1994, Reporting of accidents on the job.
		NOM-022-STPS-1999, Static Electricity In The Work Place
		NOM-023-STPS-2003 Work in mines – Occupational Health and Safety conditions.
		NOM-024-STPS-2001, Vibrations in the Workplace
		NOM-025-STPS-1999, Illumination Conditions In The Work Place
		NOM-026-STPS-1998, Signs And Colors For Safety And Health, And Identification Of Risk Of Accidents By Fluids Conducted In Pipes
		NOM-027-STPS-2000, Welding and Cutting
		NOM-028-STPS-2004, Occupational organization – Safety in the processes of chemical substances.
		NOM-029-STPS-2005, maintenance of electrical installations in the workplace - safety conditions
		NOM-100-STPS-1994, Safety – Pressure Contained Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishers – Specifications
		NOM-101-STPS-1994, Safety – chemical foam based extinguishers.
		NOM-102-STPS-1994, Safety – Carbon Dioxide Based Extinguishers- Part 1: Containers
		NOM-103-STPS-1994, Safety – pressurized water based fire extinguishers
		NOM-104-STPS-2001 Takes effect June 17, 2002Extinguishing Agents – Ammonium Monophosphate Based Dry Chemical Powder, Type ABC
		NOM-106-STPS-1994, Safety – Extinguishing Agents – Type BC sodium bicarbonate based dry chemical powders
		NOM-113-STPS-1994, Protective footwear.
		NOM-115-STPS-1994, Protective helmets – specifications, testing methods and classification.
		NOM-116-STPS-1994, Safety – Anti-noxius particulate air purifying respirators.
	IMSS	Social Security - Medical coverage and retirement
		Social Security Law and Regulation
	PROFECO	Prosecutor for the Protection of the Consumer
		Federal Law for the Protection of the Consumer
	CICOPLAFEST	CICOPLAFEST is the Agreement between the Secretaries of
		Labor (STPS), Transportation (SCT), Health (SSA), and Agriculture (SAGARPA) for the control of the Importation of Pesticides, Fertilizers, and Toxic Substances. This translation includes the list of pesticides, fertilizers, and toxic substances by name and tariff classification.