A1344 - Milk fat globule membrane enriched whey protein concentrate for use as a nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children

This application seeks to permit milk fat globule membrane enriched whey protein concentrate for use as an optional nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children.

Page last updated: 8 January 2026

A1305 - Alpha-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis (containing the gene for alpha-amylase from the gene variant ANZ105) as a processing aid

To permit the use of the enzyme alpha-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis (containing the gene for alpha-amylase from the gene variant ANZ105) as a processing aid in starch processing, to produce starch hydrolysates, and the production of potable alcohol.


Consultation and assessment

 

Call for submissions

FSANZ released the public call for submissions in January 2026.

A1345 - Dextransucrase from Bacillus subtilis (gene donor: Streptococcus salivarius) for use as a processing aid

This application seeks to permit the use of dextransucrase for use as a processing aid, in the production of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides to reduce sucrose content and improve texture in foods containing sucrose and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure.

A1292 - Phospholipase C from Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid

On 10 December 2025, the FSANZ Board approved changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit phospholipase C from genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid in degumming of fats and oils.


Consultation and assessment

FSANZ released the public call for submissions in July 2025. Feedback from this consultation, along with our scientific assessment informed our final decision.

A1304 Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from Bacillus licheniformis (gene donor: Chryseobacterium cucumeris) for use as a processing aid

To permit endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus lichenformis to be used as a processing aid in the production of distilled alcohol and starch and gluten fractions.


Consultation and assessment

 

Call for submissions

FSANZ released the public call for submissions in December 2025.

CEO year in review

As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect with pride on the progress we have made with our food regulation system partners and stakeholders to keep food safe and trusted in a rapidly evolving food system environment.

Page last updated: 5 December 2025