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

Overview

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 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 before preparing your submission. 

• Call for submissions report (PDF 350KB).
• Supporting document 1 - risk and technical assessment  (PDF 367KB).
• Application (PDF 1.04MB).

You can find further information on A1291 on the FSANZ website. 

Why your views matter

FSANZ invites and welcomes public and stakeholder input into standard setting processes. Your views will help us ensure food standards continue to protect public health and safety while supporting an effective, transparent and accountable regulatory framework for industry and food authorities.

How to make a submission

The Consultation Hub is FSANZ's platform for public consultation. We have set up an online survey response form to assist you in completing your submission. Please refer to the consultation documents in preparing your submission. Once you begin, you can save your progress and complete your submission before the consultation closes on 24 September 2024 at 6pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

What happens next

Consultation on A1291 - Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger (gene donor: Gloeophyllum sepiarium) as a processing aid has closed. Submissions received will now be considered as part of the assessment process.