2024 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
FSANZ97 - 12 March 2024
At its 97th meeting held on 13 March 2024, the FSANZ Board approved 5 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- A1273 Steviol glycosides as a food additive in food for special medical purposes
- A1254 Rosemary extract as a food additive – extension of use
- A1276 Food derived from herbicide-tolerant soybean line MON94313
- A1277 2′-FL from GM Escherichia coli K-12 (gene donor: Helicobacter enhydrae) in infant formula products
- A1275 Transglutaminase from GM Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 2 April 2024 by videoconference.
Board videoconference - 2 February 2024
At a videoconference held on 2 February 2024, the FSANZ Board approved 4 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- Application A1271 - Cellulase from GM Aspergillus niger as a processing aid | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- A1272 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP915635 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- A1274 - Food derived from disease-resistant banana line QCAV-4 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- A1278 - Beta-Fructofuranosidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 13 March 2024 in Canberra.
2023 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
FSANZ96 - 6 December 2023
At its 96th meeting held on 6 December 2023, the FSANZ Board approved 2 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- A1270 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP51291 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- M1021 Maximum Residue Limits (2022) | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 2 February 2024 by videoconference.
Board videoconference - 14 November 2023
At a videoconference held on 14 November 2023, the FSANZ Board approved 2 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
This decision has been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Report summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 6 December 2023 by videoconference.
Board videoconference - 25 October 2023
At a videoconference held on 25 October 2023, the FSANZ Board approved 4 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- A1243 Harmonisation of marine biotoxin standards for bivalve shellfish (foodstandards.gov.au)
- Application A1250 - Pullulanase from GM Bacillus subtilus (gene donor: Bacillus deramificans) as a processing aid (foodstandards.gov.au)
- A1267 – Fructanase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid (foodstandards.gov.au)
- A1268 - Steviol glycosides produced by bioconversion using new enzymes produced by GM Escherichia coli (foodstandards.gov.au)
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 14 November 2023 by videoconference.
FSANZ95 - 13 September 2023
At its 95th meeting held on 13 September 2023 in Canberra, Australia, the FSANZ Board approved 3 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- A1264 – Food derived from drought-tolerant and herbicide-tolerant soybean line IND-00410-5
- A1265 – 2'-FL/DFL, LNT, 6'-SL sodium salt and 3'-SL sodium salt for use as nutritive substances in infant formula products
- A1266 – Xylanase from GM Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Fusarium verticillioides) as a processing aid
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 25 October 2023 by videoconference.
Board videoconference - 2 August 2023
At a videoconference held on 2 August 2023, the FSANZ Board approved the following draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1245 - Alpha-glucosidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid in brewing
- A1262 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line MON95275
These decisions will be notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The approval reports summarising the reasons for the decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting (FSANZ95) will be held on Wednesday 13 September 2023 in Canberra.
FSANZ94 - 7 and 8 June 2023
At its 94th meeting held on 7-8 June 2023 in Wellington New Zealand, the FSANZ Board approved 3 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:
- A1227 - Alpha-arabinofuranosidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid;
- A1228 - Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from GM Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Talaromyces leycettanus) as a processing aid; and
- A1229 - Carboxypeptidase from GM Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid.
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 2 August 2023 by videoconference.
Board videoconference - 26 April 2023
At a videoconference held on 26 April 2023, the FSANZ Board approved one draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
This decision will be notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Report summarising the reasons for this decision is available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting (FSANZ94) will be held on Wednesday 7 and 8 June 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
FSANZ93 - 15 and 16 March 2023
At its 93rd meeting held on 15 and 16 March 2023, the FSANZ Board approved 3 draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1255 - Alpha-amylase from GM B. subtilis as a processing aid
- A1256 - Colour of pregnancy warning labels for corrugated cardboard packaging
- P1057 - Review of the kava standard
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 7 and 8 June 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Board videoconference - 1 February 2023
At a videoconference held on 1 February 2023, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1252 - Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus Niger (gene donor: Penicillium oxalicum) as a processing aid
- A1253 - Bovine lactoferrin in infant formula products
These decisions will be notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting (FSANZ93) will be held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March 2023.
2022 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
FSANZ92 - 14 and 15 December 2022
At its 92nd meeting held on 14 and 15 December 2022, the FSANZ Board approved four draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1220 - Beta-amylase from GM Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid
- A1221 - Phospholipase A1 from GM Aspergillus niger as a processing aid
- A1224 - Glucose oxidase from Penicillium rubens as a processing aid
- A1251 - 2’FL combined with galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin-type fructans in infant formula products
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 15 and 16 March 2023 in Canberra.
Board videoconference - 26 October 2022
At a videoconference held on 26 October 2022, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1219 - Alpha-amylase from GM Bacillus licheniformis
- A1249 - Addition of phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters to plant-based milk alternatives
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 14 and 15 December 2022.
FSANZ91 - 14 and 15 September 2022
At its 91st meeting held on 14 and 15 September 2022, the FSANZ Board approved six draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1239 - Food derived from EPA+DHA & herbicide tolerant canola line LBFLFK
- A1240 - Polygalacturonase enzyme from GM Aspergillus oryzae
- A1241 - Pectin esterase enzyme from GM Aspergillus oryzae
- A1246 - Phospholipase A1 from Aspergillus oryzae
- A1248 -Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger
- P1053 - Food safety management tools
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 14 and 15 December 2022 in Canberra.
Board videoconference - 3 August 2022
At a videoconference held on 3 August 2022, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1238 - Serine endopeptidase enzyme from GM Trichoderma reesei
- A1244 - Chymosin from GM Trichoderma reesei
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 14 and 15 September 2022.
FSANZ90 - 8 and 9 June 2022
At its 90th meeting held on 8 and 9 June 2022, the FSANZ Board approved five draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1215 - Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as a processing aid
- M1019 - Review of Schedule 22 Foods and classes of foods (2021)
- M1020 - Maximum Residue Limits (2021) & M1018 Maximum Residue Limits (2020)
- P1030 - Composition and labelling of electrolyte drinks
- P1052 - Primary Production & Processing of Horticulture (Berries, Leafy Vegetables & Melons)
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 14 and 15 September 2022 in Canberra.
FSANZ89 - 7 and 8 March 2022
At its 89th meeting held on 7 and 8 March 2022, the FSANZ Board approved three draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1212 - Beta-fructofuranosidase enzyme from Aspergillus fijiensis
- A1230 - Very Low Energy Diets
- A1231 - Maltogenic alpha amylase from GM Escherichia coli
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting.
The Board also approved Urgent Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard.
The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 8 and 9 June 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Board videoconference - 2 February 2022
At a videoconference held on 2 February 2022, the FSANZ Board approved one draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
This decision has been notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting. The Approval Report summarising the reasons for this decision are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 7 and 8 March 2022.
2021 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
Board videoconference - 27 October 2021
At a videoconference held on 27 October 2021, the FSANZ Board approved three draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
- A1178 - Method AOAC 2017.16 as a new method of analysis for total dietary fibre
- A1190 - 2′-FL in infant formula and other products
- A1211 - Maltogenic alpha-amylase enzyme from GM Bacillus licheniformis
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 8 and 9 December 2021.
FSANZ87 - 15 and 16 September 2021
At its 87th meeting held via videoconference on 15 and 16 September 2021, the FSANZ Board approved one draft variation to the Code.
This decision has been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The Approval Report summarising the reason for this decision is available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 8 and 9 December 2021.
Board videoconference - 4 August 2021
At a videoconference held on 4 August 2021 the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
- A1214 - Nicotinamide riboside chloride as Vitamin B3 in FSMP
- A1218 - β-Galactosidase from Bacillus subtilis
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting. The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 15 and 16 September 2021.
FSANZ86 - 9 and 10 June 2021
At its 86th meeting held in New Zealand on 9 and 10 June 2021, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
- A1210 - Maltogenic alpha amylase enzyme from GM Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- M1018 - Maximum Residue Limits (2020)
- These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting (formerly the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation). The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 15 and 16 September 2021.
FSANZ85 - 16 and 17 March 2021
At its 85th meeting held via video conference between Canberra and New Zealand on 16 and 17 March 2021, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
- A1204 - Beta-amylase from soybean (Glycine max) as a processing aid (enzyme)
- P1051 - Code Revision (2020)
These decisions have been notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting (formerly the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation). The Approval Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held on 9 and 10 June 2021.
2020 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
FSANZ84 - 1 and 2 December 2020
At its 84th meeting held via video conference on 1 and 2 December 2020, the FSANZ Board approved five draft variations to the Code.
- A1175 - Rapeseed protein isolate as a novel food
- A1180 - Natural Glycolipids as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages
- A1186 - Soy Leghemoglobin in meat analogue products
- A1198 - Food derived from enhanced yield & glufosinate-tolerant corn line DP202216
- P1044 - Plain English Allergen Labelling
The Board also reviewed its decision to vary the Code resulting from the declaration of an urgent proposal in September 2019, to prohibit the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products. The Board agreed to prepare a proposal for the variation of the relevant Standard.
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Review Report summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
FSANZ83 - 16 and 17 September 2020
At its 83rd meeting held via video conference on 16 and 17 September 2020, the FSANZ Board approved five draft variations to the Code.
- A1192 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant corn line MON87429
- A1194 - Glucoamylase from GM Trichoderma reesei as PA (Enzyme)
- A1195 - Alpha-amylase as a processing aid (enzyme)
- A1196 - Food derived from nematode-protected and herbicide-tolerant soybean GMB151
- A1199 - Food derived from Innate potato lines V11 & Z6
The Board also re-affirmed its decision, subject to amendments FSANZ considered necessary in response to the Forum’s request for a review of this decision, to approve a draft variation to the Code for:
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Review Report summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the applications our website.
FSANZ82 - 17 June 2020
At its 82nd meeting held via video conference on 17 June 2020, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
- A1184 - Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger (donor Trametes cingulata) as a PA (Enzyme)
- A1185 - Alpha-amylase from GM Aspergillus niger as a PA (Enzyme)
The Board also re-affirmed its decision, subject to amendments FSANZ considered necessary in response to the Forum’s request for a review of this decision, to approve a draft variation to the Code for:
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Review Report summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on our website.
Board teleconference - 29 April 2020
Due to the current events with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, for its 29 April Board teleconference, the FSANZ Board trialled holding a meeting via video conference. During this meeting the Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Initial Assessment Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on the FSANZ website.
The Board's next meeting will be held via videoconference on 17 June 2020.
See the schedule of Board meetings for 2020..
FSANZ81 - 4 and 5 March 2020
At its 81st meeting held in Canberra on 4 and 5 March 2020, the FSANZ Board approved two draft variations to the Code.
- A1174 - Xylanase from Trichoderma reesei as a PA (Enzyme)
- A1182 - Glucose Oxidase from Trichoderma reesei as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation.
2019 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes
FSANZ79 - 11 and 12 September 2019
At its 79th meeting held in Canberra on 11 and 12 September 2019, the FSANZ Board approved three draft variations to the Code.
- A1164 - Pullulanase from Bacillus licheniformis as a PA
- A1166 - Reduction in minimum alcohol for tequila
- A1173 - Minimum protein in follow-on formula
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Initial Assessment Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on our website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held in Canberra on 4 and 5 December 2019.
FSANZ78 - 12 and 13 June 2019
At its 78th meeting held in Wellington, New Zealand on 12 and 13 June 2019, the FSANZ Board approved four draft variations to the Code.
- A1159 - Triacylglycerol lipase from Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid (enzyme)
- A1160 - Aspergillopepsin I from Trichoderma reesei as processing aid (enzyme)
- A1170 - Rebaudioside MD as a Steviol Glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisia
- A1172 - Enzymatic production of rebaudioside D (approval).
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Reports and the Initial Assessment Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on our website.
During its meeting in Wellington, the FSANZ Board also took the opportunity to meet with a range of industry, consumer, public health and government stakeholders.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held in Canberra on 11 and 12 September 2019.
See the schedule of Board meetings for 2019.
FSANZ77 - 6 and 7 March 2019
At its 77th meeting held in Sydney on 6 and 7 March 2019, the FSANZ Board approved four draft variations to the Code.
- A1149 - Steviol glycosides in fruit drinks
- A1162 - Triacylglycerol lipase from Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid (enzyme)
- A1165 - Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid (enzyme)
- A1167 - Lactase from Bacillus subtilis as a PA (Enzyme)
These decisions have been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval Report and the Initial Assessment Reports summarising the reasons for these decisions are available on our website.
The Board's next face-to-face meeting will be held in Wellington, New Zealand on 12 and 13 June 2019.
At its Board teleconference held on 7 February 2018, the FSANZ Board approved one draft variation to the Code.
This decision has been notified to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. The Approval report summarising the reason for this decision is available on our website.
The Board’s next face-to-face meeting will be held in Canberra on 7 and 8 March 2018.
The summary of key outcomes is not an official record of the decisions of the FSANZ Board and does not provide full details of those decisions. The Board minutes of each meeting are the official record of the decisions made by the Board at that meeting. No reliance should be placed on the summary of key outcomes at the links below.