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Mexico

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled cannabis prohibition unconstitutional in 2018, and medical cannabis was legalized via a 2017 reform to the General Health Law. Full recreational legalization has stalled in Congress despite court mandates. COFEPRIS regulates medical products.

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Regulator
COFEPRIS
Key Legislation
Decree reforming General Health Law
Year Legalized
2017 (medical)
Program Size
Medical framework operational; recrea...

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court issued multiple rulings (amparos) declaring recreational prohibition unconstitutional
  • COFEPRIS issued regulations for medical cannabis products with less than 1% THC in 2018
  • Full recreational legalization bill passed the Senate in 2020 but has not completed legislative process
  • Higher-THC medical products require individual COFEPRIS authorization
  • Mexico’s potential legal market is one of the largest in Latin America

Key Legislation

Decree reforming General Health Law (June 2017)

Regulatory Body

COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks)

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Country Info
ISO Code
MX
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 2 — Emerging
Status
Emerging Program
Sources
COFEPRISSenate of Mexico
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.