Does the country produce GM animals?

No

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

Brief description of the regulatory framework for GM animals

The Paraguayan regulatory framework allows for the possibility to carry out trials with and commercially produce GM animals. As is the case for GM crops, the biosafety assessment is performed by CONBIO (National Agricultural and Forestry Biosafety Commission), coordinated by the MAG (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock), and composed of members of the different sectors.

Are there local developments?

No

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