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Open consultations

A1288 – Thermolysin from Anoxybacillus caldiproteolyticus Rokko as a processing aid

FSANZ has assessed an application made by IFF Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Danisco Australia Pty Ltd) to permit the use of the enzyme thermolysin (EC 3.4.24.27) as a processing aid and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. It is proposed to be used for protein hydrolysis in the processing of dairy foods, egg, meat and fish, protein concentrates and isolates, yeast processing and in beer brewing. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist...

Closed 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...

    Closed 20 May 2025

  • 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