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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Closed consultations

  • A1321 – Acetolactate decarboxylase from Bacillus licheniformis (gene donor: Brevibacillus brevis) for use as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of the enzyme acetolactate decarboxylase as a processing aid in beer, wine and other yeast fermented beverages, and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ...

    Closed 25 August 2026

  • A1342 - Beta-casein protein preparation from GM Komagataella phaffii

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Eden Brew Pty Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the use of a beta-casein protein preparation (BCPP1) from a genetically modified strain of Komagataella phaffii as an ingredient in a wide range of foods. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your...

    Closed 20 August 2026

  • Call for information: Common commencement date for labelling changes

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is considering introducing a single, annual commencement date for future labelling changes it initiates. Under this approach, most labelling changes would take effect on one set date each year (for example, 30 May), giving food businesses greater planning certainty and enabling changes to be bundled into a single update. This is expected to reduce...

    Closed 18 August 2026