FSAZN calls for submission on processing aid, new ingredients and GMOs

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submission of comments on the following applications:

1. A1277 - 2'-FL from GM Escherichia coli K-12 (gene donor: Helicobacter enhydrae) in infant formula products. FSANZ invites submissions on amending the Code to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products. Submissions close 6pm (AEDT) 21 November 2023. For further information (in English), click on the Link
2. A1278 - Beta-Fructofuranosidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid. FSANZ invites submissions on amending the Code to permit a new enzyme processing aid from a genetically-modified (GM) microbial source to be used in the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides and to reduce sugar (sucrose) levels in treated fruit and vegetable products. Submissions close 6pm (AEDT) 21 November 2023. For further information (in English), click on the Link
3. Application A1272 – Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP915635. FSANZ invites submissions on amending the Code regarding the sale and use of food derived from corn line DP915635, genetically modified f​or herbicide-tolerance and protection from insect pests. Submissions close 6pm (AEDT) 20 October 2023. For further information (in English), click on the Link
4. Application A1274 – Food derived from disease-resistant banana line QCAV-4. FSANZ invites submissions on amending the Code to approve food derived from banana line QCAV-4, genetically modified for resistance against the fungal disease fusarium wilt tropical race 4. ​Submissions close 6pm (AEDT) 6 November 2023. For further information (in English), click on the Link
5. Application A1271 – Cellulase from GM Aspergillus niger as a processing aid. FSANZ invites submissions on amending the Code to permit cellulase from genetically modified Aspergillus niger to be used as a processing aid in the brewing of beer and distilled alcohol production. Submissions close 6pm (AEDT) 3 November 2023. For further information (in English), click on the Link