Consultation Hub

Welcome to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Consultation Hub. This hub is a place for you to find and participate in consultations that interest you.

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Open consultations

A1318 - Steviol glycosides produced by enzymatic conversion using enzymes produced by GM Escherichia coli BL21

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Sichuan Ingia Biosynthetic Co. Ltd. to permit the use of three new enzymes sourced from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Escherichia coli, as processing aids for the enzymatic conversion of the steviol glycoside rebaudioside A to rebaudioside M. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ...

Closed consultations

  • P1060 - Egg food safety and primary production requirements

    FSANZ has assessed a proposal prepared by FSANZ to review the egg food safety and primary production requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and considered whether additional measures, such as amending existing standards, should be implemented to manage food safety. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure making amendments to Standard 4.2.5. Pursuant...

    Closed 12 May 2025

  • A1315 - Chitosan and (1,3)-β-glucans from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a food additive

    FSANZ has assessed an application by Chinova Bioworks Inc to permit a mixture of chitosan and (1,3)- beta -D-glucans extracted from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), as a preservative in food and beverage products, and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ provides a public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the...

    Closed 6 May 2025

  • A1314 - Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins

    FSANZ has assessed an application to amend the Code to permit companion animals (small dogs and cats) to accompany their owners onboard aircraft cabins, under controlled conditions . FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation papers...

    Closed 30 April 2025