Does the country produce GM animals?

No

For the time being, the country does not commercially produce GM animals.

The CNBB approved a transgenic mosquito to reduce mosquito populations and the transmission of diseases such as dengue.

Brief description of the regulatory framework for GM animals

The technical regulation for the commercial exchange and safe use of agricultural biotechnology, approved by El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in 2019, applies to the reproduction of transgenic animals. It is expected that procedural manuals will be developed for its full application.

Are there local developments?

No

For the time being, there are no local developments of GM Animals in advanced stages.