By Carolina Herrera Samaniego, EAS Consulting Group Independent Consultant
As global food markets evolve, Mexico offers growing opportunities for U.S. exporters seeking to expand their international reach. Exporting food to Mexico from the United States requires more than compliant product formulation and safe manufacturing—it involves navigating Mexico’s layered regulatory system. Whether shipping processed foods, animal-origin products, or plant-based commodities, exporters and importers must coordinate across multiple agencies, including FDA, USDA, COFEPRIS, and SENASICA.
This guide provides a practical overview of the key regulatory steps for U.S. food exporters and their Mexican importing partners.
As a member of the Certified Group and Food Safety Net Services, EAS clients have access to world-renowned testing laboratories that meet your organization’s sophisticated needs. In this column, you’ll hear about their capabilities, environmental challenges and more. We hope you’ll enjoy a look “under the microscope.”
In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and some modern-day challenges faced by importers and exporters of food. We’ll also provide a general understanding of the entire process of importing food into the United States.
In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and some modern-day challenges faced by importers and exporters of food. We’ll also provide a general understanding of the entire process of importing food into the United States.
31st ASQ Audit Division Conference (in collaboration with ASQ Food, Drug & Cosmetic Division)
September 10-11, 2025 in Reno, Nevada Keynote Title: "Ensuring Consumer Safety through Robust Auditing Practices"
Real-World Impact: EAS Senior Director Lisa El-Shall will share compelling case studies from the food, drug, and cosmetics industries, demonstrating how effective auditing practices can identify risks early and protect both consumers and companies from significant consequences.
Kansas State Olathe Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference September 16-18, 2025 in Olathe, KS Import and Export of Nutrition Ingredients with the FDA
Join EAS Senior Director Tim Lombardo for a practical look at FDA regulations for importing food and nutrition ingredients into the U.S. Learn what’s required at each step and who’s responsible along the way.
Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference September 17-18, 2025 – Virtual Event Examining What We Eat: An Update on the Current Approach to UPFs Speakers: Dariush Mozaffarian, Desiree Ripo, Mark Kantor, Stefanie Jill Fogel
As the conversation about ultra-processed foods’ (UPFs’) impact on health continues, this session brings together expert panelists including EAS Independent Consultant Mark Kantor to examine the latest developments surrounding litigation (such as Martinez v. Kraft Heinz Company, Inc.), state legislation aimed at reducing children’s consumption of UPFs, research related to UPFs, and more.
The Future of PFAS in the Food & Beverage Industry and Its Impact on Lab Testing
EAS Independent Consultant Dr. Bill Reeves will join the Wisconsin Lab Association for their 2025 Fall Educational Conference to discuss the future of PFAS.
Sept. 16 – What Do I Need to Know About My Testing Lab?
Sept. 23 – How Do I Get Removed From an FDA Red List?
Sept. 30 – How Do I Prevent Getting on an FDA Red List?
Importing FDA-regulated products into the U.S. can be complex. Incomplete documentation, FDA Import Alerts, placement on a Red List, and other issues can result in detentions that disrupt your business.
These disruptions lead to lost time, spoiled shipments, and unhappy customers.
But many of these issues are preventable. With the right knowledge, you can navigate the import process with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and maintain seamless entry for your products.
Join our complimentary webinar series to learn how to master FDA import compliance from start to finish.
If you weren’t able to join our webinar on Elevating Allergen Testing: Capabilities, Challenges, and the Path Forward, you can view it online.
Food allergies are a growing public health concern, affecting millions and shaping the way food is produced, labeled, and regulated. As the regulatory landscape tightens and consumers demand safer, more transparent food options, accurate and robust allergen testing has never been more essential.
Overview of Regulatory Requirements for OTC Monograph Drugs
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1pm ET
Presented by EAS Regulatory Services Manager Victoria Pankovich
Webinar covering an Overview of Regulatory Requirements for OTC Monograph Drugs presented by EAS Regulatory Services Manager Victoria Pankovich. Mark your schedules for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and visit the EAS website to learn more.
A Guide to FSMA 204: Sorting Through the Confusion of the FDA’s New Traceability Rule for Added Food Safety Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 1pm ET
Presented by Tim Lombardo and Thomas Bell Ph.D.
Register for our webinar on A Guide to FSMA 204: Sorting Through the Confusion of the FDA’s New Traceability Rule for Added Food Safety happening September 24, 2025, at 1pm ET. Presented by EAS Consulting Group Senior Director Tim Lombardo and Independent Consultant Tom Bell.
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Issue of the Month Author
Carolina Herrera Samaniego
EAS Consulting Group, EAS Independent Consultant
Carolina Herrera Samaniego is a regulatory compliance specialist with 4 years of experience in the food industry leading export compliance activities. She is skilled in evaluating international labeling and regulatory requirements for the U.S. (21 CFR 101), Canada, and LATAM. Carolina has participated in multiple FDA audits and has reviewed over 150 export labels.
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