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A1323 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line COR23134

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Corteva Agriscience Australia Proprietary Limited to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: soybean line COR23134. This soybean line has been genetically modified for protection from lepidopteran insect pests. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission...

P1056 - Caffeine review 2nd Call for Submissions

FSANZ has prepared a proposal to review permissions for caffeine in sports foods and in the general food supply. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ completed a first round of statutory public consultation on this work in December 2022. Following consideration of submitter feedback and, based on the available evidence and the reasons set out in this second call for submissions, FSANZ has revised its proposed approach and prepared a draft variation to the Code,...

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 The consultation documents and a copy of the application are provided below. Please read...

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 application. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of the...

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 to section 61 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ has...

Closed consultations

  • A1310 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line MON94637

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: soybean line MON94637. This soybean line has been genetically modified for protection against insect pests. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has...

    Closed 18 February 2025

  • A1307 - Milk fat globule membrane as a nutritive substance in infant formula products

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S to permit the use of bovine milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate as a nutritive substance in infant formula products. 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 6 February 2025

  • A1279 - Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom) mycelia as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by MycoTechnology Inc. to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a fermented preparation of Lentinula edodes mycelia as a processing aid. 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 28 January 2025