Yes, IVF is legal in Peru under strict regulatory oversight. The Ley General de Salud (Law No. 26842) and Reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Reproducción Asistida (Supreme Decree No. 006-2014-SA) govern its practice, with the Ministerio de Salud (MINSA) enforcing compliance. Recent 2026 amendments prohibit commercial surrogacy and mandate genetic screening, aligning with Catholic-majority ethical norms.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Peru
- Licensing & Facilities: IVF must be performed in MINSA-licensed clinics, with mandatory annual inspections. Unapproved centers face fines up to 500 UIT (S/ 2.5M in 2026).
- Embryo Limits: Clinics may store embryos for ≤5 years; disposal requires MINSA approval and parental consent. Excess embryos must be cryopreserved or donated for research.
- Ethical Restrictions: Sex selection is banned except for genetic disease prevention. Same-sex couples and single women may access IVF, but surrogacy contracts are void under Peruvian law.