Is Hemp Legal in Paraguay?

Industrial hemp cultivation is permitted in Paraguay under license through the medical cannabis framework. Ley 6007/17 and Decreto 9303/18 authorize cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes; the Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas (SENAVE) and DINAVISA share oversight depending on end use. THC content for industrial hemp cultivars is capped at 1.0 percent in approved seed varieties, higher than the EU 0.3 percent or US 0.3 percent benchmarks.

Licensed growers must source certified seed and undergo MSPBS and SENAD inspections. Hemp fiber, grain, and biomass for CBD extraction all fall under the same regulatory umbrella. Several companies operate licensed acreage in Itapua, Caaguazu, and Alto Parana, primarily producing biomass for export. Hemp-derived consumer goods such as protein powders and textiles can be sold domestically when sourced from licensed material.

This summary is for orientation only and not legal advice. Operators should consult a Paraguayan attorney specializing in agricultural and medicinal-cannabis law before applying for SENAVE or DINAVISA licensing.