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.
Recent consultations are displayed below or you can search the full list of activities.
Open consultations
A1306 – Chitosan from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) for use as a processing aid
FSANZ has assessed an application made by AB Mauri to permit the use of chitosan extracted from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a processing aid in wine, sparkling wine and fortified wine produced in Australia, 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...
A1338 – Triacylglycerol lipase from Komagataella phaffii (gene donor: Yarrowia lipolytica) for use as a processing aid
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Chr. Hansen to permit the use of the enzyme triacylglycerol lipase from Komagataella phaffii as a processing aid in dairy and plant-based dairy analogues, 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 ...
A1345 - Dextransucrase from Bacillus subtilis (gene donor: Streptococcus salivarius) for use as a processing aid
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Danisco Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of enzyme dextransucrase (EC 2.4.1.5) as a processing aid in the production of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides to reduce sucrose content and improve texture in foods containing sucrose. 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...
Initial stakeholder input: Development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan.
Completion time: 10 minutes FSANZ, on behalf of the Food Regulation System, is requesting initial input from a broad range of stakeholders to inform the development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan. The Action Plan’s primary purpose is to reduce domestically acquired campylobacteriosis, but needs to be supported by additional outcomes that describe how the system is improving over time. The work has only just begun bringing together the...
Stakeholder Engagement Registration: Development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan
On behalf of the Food Regulation System , FSANZ invites individuals and organisations interested in development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan to register their details to receive communication and requests for stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement Hub: Development of a National Campylobacter Action Plan
On behalf of the Food Regulation System , FSANZ is hosting a consultation hub for the development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan. An Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation working group has been formed to develop recommendations for a multi-year plan to reduce illness from Campylobacter. We invite all interested stakeholders to register their interest to receive updates and contribute to this important work.
Closed consultations
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A1329 – Exclusion of Blacklip Rock oysters farmed in the Northern Territory from the ML for cadmium in molluscs
FSANZ has assessed an application made by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Northern Territory Government of Australia, to exempt Blacklip Rock Oysters (Saccostrea spathulata) from the cadmium maximum level (ML) of 2 mg/kg for molluscs and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with ...
Closed 13 April 2026
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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...
Closed 6 March 2026
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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...
Closed 5 March 2026