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  • A1323 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line COR23134

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Corteva Agriscience Australia Proprietary Limited to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: soybean line COR23134. This soybean line has been genetically modified for protection from lepidopteran insect pests. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission... More
    Closed 15 April 2025

  • P1056 - Caffeine review 2nd Call for Submissions

    FSANZ has prepared a proposal to review permissions for caffeine in sports foods and in the general food supply. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ completed a first round of statutory public consultation on this work in December 2022. Following consideration of submitter feedback and, based on the available evidence and the reasons set out in this second call for submissions, FSANZ has revised its proposed approach and prepared a draft variation to the Code,... More
    Closed 15 April 2025

  • 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 notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ... More
    Opened 8 April 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 to section 61 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ has... More
    Opened 31 March 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 application. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of the... More
    Opened 25 March 2025

  • A1314 - Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins

    FSANZ has assessed an application to amend the Code to permit companion animals (small dogs and cats) to accompany their owners onboard aircraft cabins, under controlled conditions . 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 application are provided below. Please read... More
    Opened 19 March 2025

  • A1310 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line MON94637

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: soybean line MON94637. This soybean 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... More
    Closed 18 February 2025

  • A1307 - Milk fat globule membrane as a nutritive substance in infant formula products

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S to permit the use of bovine milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate as a nutritive substance 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 The consultation documents and a copy of the application are... More
    Closed 6 February 2025

  • A1279 - Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom) mycelia as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by MycoTechnology Inc. to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a fermented preparation of Lentinula edodes mycelia as a processing aid. 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 application are provided below.... More
    Closed 28 January 2025

  • A1311 Prolyl oligopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by to permit prolyl oligopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei for use as a processing aid in the production of brewed beverages . 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 application are provided below. Please read these documents... More
    Closed 24 January 2025

  • Call for information: Nutrition Labelling - Health Star Rating and Nutrition Information Panel

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is progressing work on nutrition labelling to better support consumers to make informed healthy food choices. As requested by Australian and New Zealand food ministers, FSANZ is undertaking: preparatory work to inform future decision-making on mandating the front-of-pack Health Star Rating (HSR) system a holistic review of the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP). FSANZ has provided public notification of this call for... More
    Closed 17 January 2025

  • A1269 Cultured Quail as a Novel Food - second call for submissions

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Vow Group Pty Ltd to permit the use of cultured quail cells as a novel food ingredient in food products and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. We completed a first round of statutory public consultation on this work in February 2024. Following consideration of submitter feedback and, based on the available evidence and the reasons set out in this second call for submissions, FSANZ has revised its proposed approach and prepared a... More
    Closed 12 January 2025

  • A1308 2′-FL from GM Escherichia coli W in infant formula products

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd to permit the use of 2′-fucosyllactose produced from a genetically modified Escherichia coli W as a nutritive substance 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 The consultation documents and a copy of the application... More
    Closed 24 December 2024

  • A1299 Fructosyltransferase from Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application to permit the use of an immobilised fructosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.9) from a non-genetically engineered strain of Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. This fructosyltransferase would be used in the manufacture of short-chain fructooligosaccharides from sucrose. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration... More
    Closed 5 December 2024

  • Application A1302 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line MZIR260

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: corn line MZIR260. 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... More
    Closed 4 December 2024

  • FSANZ Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey 2024

    The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) 2024 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is now open! This year's survey includes questions aimed at providing deeper insights into stakeholder satisfaction with our client services and engagement. We encourage you to participate and to share it with your colleagues and other relevant stakeholders. More
    Closed 15 November 2024

  • M1022 2023 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 are provided below. Please read these documents before preparing... More
    Closed 29 October 2024

  • Application A1303 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant sugar beet line KWS20-1

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Bayer CropScience Proprietary Limited to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: sugar beet line KWS20-1. This sugar beet line has been genetically modified for tolerance to the herbicides dicamba, glufosinate and glyphosate. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your... More
    Closed 28 October 2024

  • Draft 2025-26 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

    FSANZ is seeking comment on revised regulatory charges to recover costs for paid applications. FSANZ’s authority to recover costs is set out in section 146 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act) which provides that the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) may charge for services provided by FSANZ. Part 4, sections 6B to 9 of the Regulations establish the rates of charging, identify the circumstances in which... More
    Closed 25 October 2024

  • A1301 Triacylglycerol lipase from GM Komagataella phaffii as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Danstar Ferment AG (an affiliate of Lallemand Inc.) t o permit triacylglycerol lipase from genetically modified Komagataella phaffii to be used as a processing aid in bread and bakery 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 The consultation documents and a copy of... More
    Closed 18 October 2024

  • A1300 Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) as a permitted form of Vitamin K in FSMP

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Novozymes Australia Ltd. to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the use of Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) as a permitted form of Vitamin K in food for special medical purposes (FSMP). 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... More
    Closed 11 October 2024

  • Application A1291 Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger (gene donor: Gloeophyllum sepiarium) as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of a protein engineered variant of glucoamylase from genetically modified Aspergillus niger as a processing aid and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. This glucoamylase would be used as a processing aid in baking, brewing, distilled alcohol production and starch processing for the production of glucose syrups and other starch hydrolysates. FSANZ has provided public notification and... More
    Closed 24 September 2024

  • Application A1260 - 2-methyloxolane as a processing aid

    FSANZ has assessed Application A1260 made by EcoXtract (previously ‘Pennakem Europa’) to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit 2-methyloxolane (2-MeOx) as an extraction solvent processing aid. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the draft food regulatory measure. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of the application are provided below. Please read... More
    Closed 20 September 2024

  • Second Call for Submissions: P1055 Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques

    FSANZ has assessed Proposal P1055 to amend the definitions for ‘food produced using gene technology’ and ‘gene technology’ in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Proposed changes will introduce a new definition for ‘genetically modified food’ to clarify what foods are genetically modified (GM) foods for Code purposes. All GM food available for sale in Australia and New Zealand must have been assessed for safety by FSANZ and expressly permitted by the Code. ... More
    Closed 10 September 2024

  • Application A1289 - Food derived from disease-resistant, low-reducing sugars and reduced browning potato line BG25

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by SPS, International Inc. to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: potato line BG25. This potato line has been genetically modified to have disease-resistance, low-reducing sugars and reduced browning. A draft food regulatory measure has been prepared. FSANZ has provided public notification and now welcomes your submission to assist... More
    Closed 29 August 2024

  • 2024 FSANZ Stakeholder Forum Survey - Virtual Attendees

    The 2024 FSANZ Stakeholder Forum, Collaboration in Food Regulation: Working together for impact, brought together experts and thought leaders from across the bi-national Australian and New Zealand food regulation system. The event was an opportunity to engage closely with key stakeholders in the food sector and strengthen collaboration with partners. More
    Closed 27 June 2024

  • 2024 FSANZ Stakeholder Forum Survey

    The 2024 FSANZ Stakeholder Forum, Collaboration in Food Regulation: Working together for impact, brought together experts and thought leaders from across the bi-national Australian and New Zealand food regulation system. The event was an opportunity to engage closely with key stakeholders in the food sector and strengthen collaboration with partners. More
    Closed 27 June 2024

  • Application A1287 - Food derived from short-stature corn line MON94804

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Bayer CropScience Proprietary Limited to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: corn line MON94804. This corn line has been genetically modified to have reduced overall plant height (short-stature). A draft food regulatory measure has been prepared. FSANZ has provided public notification and now welcomes your submission to assist... More
    Closed 30 April 2024

  • Application A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by Corteva Agriscience Australia Proprietary Limited to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: corn line DP910521. This corn line has been genetically modified for tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate and protection from lepidopteran insect pests. A draft food regulatory measure has been prepared. FSANZ has provided public notification for... More
    Closed 5 March 2024

  • A1269 Cultured Quail as a Novel Food

    FSANZ has assessed an application made by by Vow Group Pty Ltd to permit the use of cultured quail cells made with embryonic fibroblasts originating from Coturnix japonica (Japanese quail), as a novel food ingredient in food products to be marketed and sold in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ has provided public notification and now welcomes your submission to assist in further consideration of the application. The consultation documents and the application are provided... More
    Closed 5 February 2024
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