Mexican NOMs are regulations which set standards, or norms, for consumer protection and safety. The numerical specifications for fine and rough dust have also changed. The next stage for this project is a 60-day consultation period beginning on October 1. The publication of the subsequent ruling will depend on these comments and recommendations. The plan requires merchants in Mexico's informal economy to register with government revenue authorities and to pay taxes.
Authorities aim to launch an awareness campaign about the Mexican informal economy.
After authorities sufficiently raise awareness of the plan, fiscal authorities will formally begin to enforce inspections and collect taxes from the participants in the informal economy. The program also includes rigid Custom's controls to attack the flow of contraband, particularly targeting Christmas season shipments. It is not clear whether these increased customs controls will continue after the holiday season. Government officials expect to increase tax revenue by 8 billion pesos during the first stage of this program. The APRI agreement will promote and protect foreign investment flows to and from both countries.