Key Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs) NOM-002-SCT/2011 List of Hazardous Materials Most Commonly Carried in Transport. Note: The English translation does not include the list of hazardous materials; for the actual list consult the Spanish version NOM-003-SCT/2008 Labeling Requirements for Hazardous Materials Packaging Used for the Land Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-004-SCT/2008 Placarding Requirements for Transport Units Engaged in the Land Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-005-SCT/2008 Emergency Response Information for the Land Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-006-SCT2/2011 Requirements for the Daily Visual Inspection of Transport Units Involved in the Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-007-SCT2/2010 Marking Requirements for Hazardous Material & Waste Packaging (UN Package Markings) NOM-010-SCT2/2009 Compatibility and Segregation Requirements for the Storage and Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-011-SCT2/2012 Limited Quantity exceptions for the Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-019-SCT2/2004 General Provisions for Cleaning Transport Vehicles Containing Hazardous Materials or Waste Residues NOM-021-SCT2/1994 General Requirements for Transporting Goods other than Hazardous Materials & Wastes within Vehicles Designated to the Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes NOM-024-SCT2/2010 Requirements for the Construction, Reconditioning and Testing of Hazardous Materials & Waste Packaging NOM-028-SCT2/2010 Special Requirements for Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) NOM-043-SCT2/2003 Requirements for the Transport Document Used for the Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Wastes Copies of the applicable Normas Oficiales Mexicanas can be found at: http://bit.ly/MXstndrds February 2015 SPRAY 25 Hazard Communication Requirements With respect to packaging, marking, labeling and documentation, the requirements of the SCT’s NOM-003-SCT/2008 and NOM- 043-SCT/2003 are essentially identical to those of the HMR and TDG. Packaging must conform to the UN Performance Oriented Specification Packaging standards for other than limited quantities. Packages must also be properly marked and labeled with the proper shipping name, UN identification number and corresponding primary and subsidiary risk labels, if applicable. Although it does not specify the language to be used for the marking of the proper shipping name, it is implied that the language must be in Spanish. NOM-043-SCT/2003 does require that the dangerous goods declaration be available in Spanish. The Dangerous Goods Declaration specified in NOM-043-SCT/2003 is identical to the Multimodal Dangerous Goods form specified in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, except that it is in Spanish. The SCT does recognize and authorize dual-language marking and documentation. Therefore, it is recommended that packages be marked in both English and Spanish, and that copies of dangerous goods declarations be made available in both English and Spanish. It is important to note that shipments to Mexico offered for transport by air must be marked and documented in English, but dual language marking and documentation is acceptable. Additional Documentation In addition to the required bill of lading, shipments to Mexico must, in most cases, be accompanied by the following documents: • Commercial Invoice • Freight Invoice • Inward Cargo Manifest • Shipper’s Letter of Instruction • NAFTA Certificate of Origin • Packing Slip • Shipper’s Export Declaration • Pedimento (Mexico’s Customs Entry Form); and • Safety Data Sheet The Safety Data Sheet must be available in Spanish and conform to either NOM-018-STPS/2000 or NMX-R-019-SCFI/2011. Mexico was the first country in North America to adopt the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) standard for Safety Data Sheets (Sistema Armonizado de Clasificación y Comunicación de Peligros de los Productos Químicos). Safety Data Sheets conforming to the older NOM-018- STPS/2000 standard require 12 sections, while those conforming to NMX-R-019-SCFI/2011 require 16 sections, which is consistent with Revision Three of the GHS standard. In recognition of the pending implementation of GHS requirements in the U.S., it is strongly recommended that Safety Data Sheets be made available in the GHS format, but translated into Spanish for acceptance by the Mexican regulatory authorities and to facilitate transport within Mexico. For questions regarding the transport of dangerous goods into and within Mexico, its implementation or impact, or to obtain a copy of any of the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, contact steve@ shipmate.com or (310) 370-3600. SPRAY
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