Logistics & shipments
Mexico consults on emergency info NOM for dangerous goods
Mexico's SCT opened a public consultation (PROY-NOM-005-SICT2-2026) for mandatory emergency information to accompany transport units carrying hazardous substances, materials and wastes. Publication date: 2026-09-04. Interested parties have 60 calendar days to submit comments to the national committee.
What changed
The Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes published a consultation extract for PROY-NOM-005-SICT2-2026 establishing uniform data and specifications for Emergency Information that must accompany every transport unit carrying hazardous substances, materials and wastes on federal roads and bridges.
The notice says the draft is "de observancia obligatoria" for shippers, carriers and consignees. The committee approved the draft on 28 May 2026 and invites comments within "60 días naturales contados a partir de la fecha del Aviso de publicación en el DOF."
The draft is available on the PLATIIICA link and SICT/DOF URLs provided, and submissions must use the editable Word format and be sent to the committee or joshua.cruz@sict.gob.mx.
Immediate actions
- Download the draft from https://platiica.economia.gob.mx/proyectos-de-nom/ and the DOF link to review proposed emergency-information fields.
- Prepare written comments using the Word template and email an editable copy to joshua.cruz@sict.gob.mx within the 60-day comment period.
- Assess current transport pack location of emergency information (bag/folder accessible and separate from cargo) and document gaps against the draft's specifications.