Yes, IVF is legal in Mexico, governed by federal health laws and state-level regulations, with no nationwide ban. The Ley General de Salud (General Health Law) permits assisted reproduction, while local jurisdictions like Mexico City and Jalisco impose additional oversight. Recent 2026 draft amendments to the Reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Reproducción Asistida aim to standardize clinic accreditation and gamete donor anonymity.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Mexico
- Licensing Requirements: Clinics must obtain authorization from the Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (COFEPRIS), Mexico’s health regulatory agency, under NOM-005-SSA3-2018. Facilities undergo annual inspections for equipment, storage, and procedural compliance.
- Gamete Donor Limits: Donors are capped at 10 live births per genetic material to mitigate consanguinity risks, per NOM-007-SSA2-2016. Anonymity is preserved unless court-ordered for genetic health emergencies.
- Embryo Disposition: Unused embryos may be stored for up to 5 years (extendable to 10 with COFEPRIS approval) or donated for research under NOM-006-SSA2-2013, prohibiting commercialization.