Overview
- Profeco published the guidance in Revista del Consumidor (edition 594), with national outlets summarizing the recommendations between August 23 and 24, 2026.
- The agency stressed that families are free to choose suppliers even when schools suggest a particular vendor and encouraged comparing prices across online stores to find savings.
- Profeco warned that low advertised prices can rise after adding shipping fees, service charges or expedited delivery costs and urged buyers to verify the final total before paying.
- The guide tells consumers to read product descriptions and the terms and conditions carefully so items match school requirements and to keep receipts, order numbers and screenshots to support any claims.
- Profeco framed the advice as preventive help for tight household budgets ahead of the new school year and as a way to make it easier to enforce rights under the Federal Consumer Protection Law.