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Open consultations

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 redesign and implementation costs, minimise operational disruption and support more efficient...

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 submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation papers ...

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. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of the application can be accessed from the ...

A1349 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line COR121

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Corteva Agriscience Australia Pty Ltd. to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit food derived from genetically modified corn line COR121. This corn line has been genetically modified for protection against insect pests. 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...

A1350 - Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Aspergillus niger) for use as a processing aid

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Danisco Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of the enzyme lysophospholipase as a processing aid in carbohydrate processing to produce glucose syrups and other starch hydrolysates. 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...

A1347 Protein-glutamine glutaminase from Bacillus licheniformis (gene donor: Chryseobacterium viscerum) for use as a processing aid

FSANZ has assessed an application made by Chr. Hansen Pty Ltd to permit protein-glutamine glutaminase from Bacillus licheniformis (gene donor: Chryseobacterium viscerum) for use as a processing aid for a variety of applications. 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...

Closed consultations

  • A1344 - Milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate for use as a nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young...

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Arla Foods Ingredients P/S to permit bovine milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate for use as an optional nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with ...

    Closed 13 August 2026

  • A1341 - Cell cultured duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) biomass

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Suprême SAS (Gourmey) to to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of cell-cultured duck biomass. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure for public consultation. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ...

    Closed 22 July 2026

  • P1066 - Review of young child formula

    FSANZ has assessed a proposal to revise and clarify the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code provisions as they apply to young child formula (1 –3 years), including regulatory definitions, composition, labelling and representation of products . Pursuant to section 72 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist further...

    Closed 21 July 2026