12 August 2021
167-21
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan.
New applications and proposals
FSANZ assessment has now commenced for the following Applications. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.
General procedure
- Application A1212 - Beta-fructofuranosidase enzyme from Aspergillus fijiensis: To permit a new source microorganism, Aspergillus fijiensis, being an updated name of Aspergillus niger, for the permitted enzyme beta-fructofuranosidase.
Received: 10 September 2020
General procedure
- Application A1230 - Very Low Energy Diet (VLED) Products: Application to amend the Food Standards Code to include food suited for Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs) in foods for special medical purpose (FSMPs).
Received 1 June 2021
General procedure
- Application A1231 - Maltogenic alpha-amylase from GM Escherichia coli as a processing aid (enzyme): To approve the use of maltogenic alpha amylase, sourced from GM Escherichia coli, as a processing aid in baking, brewing and starch processing.
Received 7 June 2021
Approval and Food Ministers' Meeting notification
FSANZ has approved variations arising from the following Applications. FSANZ has notified these approvals to the Food Ministers' Meeting:
- Application A1214 - Nicotinamide riboside chloride as Vitamin B3 in FSMP
- Application A1218 - β-Galactosidase from Bacillus subtilis (Enzyme)
Once FSANZ has notified the Food Ministers' Meeting of its decision, it has 60 days to either request FSANZ to review the approved standard or inform FSANZ that it does not intend to request a review. Further information on the process is available on the FSANZ website.
Information Publication Scheme - Important information for applicants and submitters
Under the Information Publication Scheme, all applications to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, as well as submissions on applications and proposals, will be published on our website.
We will not publish any material provided in-confidence. Application documents will be published when we call for submissions. Where large numbers of documents are involved, FSANZ will make these available on request, rather than publishing on the website. Submissions are published as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period.
Other matters
Amendment to Standard 1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) [Australia only]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has notified FSANZ of applications or variations to the APVMA MRL Standard that the APVMA considers will likely result in variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 if they are granted.
More information on these notifications can be obtained at Maximum residue limits - variations.
Calls for public comment - Proposed variations to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has called for public comment on a number of proposed variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2. Information can be found on the APVMA website.
Gazettal of amendments to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has registered a number of amendments to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. For further information, go to the ComLaw website.