A1315 - Chitosan and (1,3)-β-glucans from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a food additive

Overview

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 application are provided below. Please read these documents before preparing your submission. 

• Call for submissions report (PDF 388KB)
• Supporting document 1 (PDF 693KB)
• Application (PDF 9.2MB)

You can find further information on A1315 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 6 May 2025 at 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).