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Environmental Impact Assessment in Mexico: EIA and SEMARNAT Process
Any industrial project in Mexico that may affect the environment requires authorization from SEMARNAT through an Environmental Impact Statement. This is not a routine procedure. It is a legal requirement under the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), and operating without it when required can result in facility closure, fines, and criminal liability.
Read MoreComplete Guide to STPS NOMs for Industrial Operations in Mexico
The Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) enforces 41 permanent Official Mexican Standards governing occupational safety and health across every employer in Mexico. These are not guidelines. They are mandatory standards with the force of law, and non-compliance carries fines of up to 5,000 UMAs ($566,300 MXN) per violation, with the possibility of facility shutdown for repeated or severe infractions.
Read MoreNavigating Permits and Licenses in Mexico
If you operate industrial facilities in Mexico, you already know: regulatory compliance is not a task. It is an ecosystem of obligations that crosses three levels of government, dozens of regulatory agencies and thousands of municipal jurisdictions — each with its own rules, its own timelines and its own consequences when you get it wrong.
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