Which Mexican organization certifies and regulates tequila production?

The Consejo Regulador del Tequila certifies and regulates tequila production.

Usually abbreviated CRT, the Consejo Regulador del Tequila is the Mexican tequila regulatory council. It monitors compliance with tequila’s denomination of origin and the official technical requirements governing production, packaging, and labeling.

Its work includes inspecting facilities, checking production records, verifying agave and tequila standards, and supporting the use of authorized certification marks. This oversight helps distinguish legally certified tequila from agave spirits that may resemble it but cannot use the protected name.

The CRT is sometimes confused with a trade association or with the Mexican government standard itself. The official standard sets the technical rules, while the council performs important certification and verification functions within the tequila industry. Its role is therefore central to traceability and lawful labeling.