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A1340 - 2′-FL from GM Escherichia coli BL21 (gene donor: Akkermansia muciniphila) for use as a nutritive substance in infant formula products

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Suzhou Yixi Biotech Co., Ltd. to permit 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source organism for use as a nutritive substance in infant formula products. This 2′-FL is sourced from Escherichia coli BL21 containing the gene for alpha-1,2-fucosyltransferase from Akkermansia muciniphila. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your...

2026-27 Cost Recovery Arrangements

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) reviews its cost recovery arrangements annually. Stakeholders are consulted as part of the review. We welcome your input into the 2026-27 cost recovery review. FSANZ proposes no fee changes for the 2026 – 27 period. Although there was a pay increase as outlined in the Enterprise Agreement and certain costs did rise, these were offset by reductions in other areas. As a result, the overall difference is considered immaterial...

A1305 - Alpha-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis (containing the gene for alpha-amylase from the gene variant ANZ105) as a processing aid

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Danisco Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of enzyme alpha-amylase (EC 3.2.1.1) as a processing aid in starch processing to produce starch hydrolysates and the production of potable alcohol. 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...

A1332 – Cross-linked polyester resins as an adsorbent processing aid in wine

FSANZ has assessed an application made by amaea Limited to permit the use of molecularly-imprinted polymers or MIPs (a type of cross-linked polyester resin) as an adsorbent processing aid in wine and 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 can be accessed from the ...

M1023 2024 MRL Harmonisation Proposal

FSANZ has prepared a proposal to consider varying maximum residue limits (MRLs) for specific agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, where residues may occur in or on food commodities. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the proposal. Consultation papers The consultation documents can be accessed from the M1023 webpage on the FSANZ website....

A1339 - 2′-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3′-SL, and 6′-SL from Escherichia coli BL21 for use as nutritive substances in infant formula products

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Chr. Hansen A/S to permit the voluntary use of 2′-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3′-SL, and 6′-SL produced using genetically modified strains of Escherichia coli BL21, alone or in combination, as nutritive substances 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. Consultation papers ...

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