Overview
The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board met on 28 October 2026 to discuss and decide on standards matters.
The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency.
Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting
The following decisions were notified to the FMM on 11 November 2026.
the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) now has 60 days to consider FSANZ Board decisions on standards matters. If no review is sought, the changes are given legal effect in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
The Board approved to amend the Code to permit the use of a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a permitted source for acetolactate decarboxylase for use as a processing aid in brewing and beverage alcohol (distilling) processes.
The Board approved to amend the Code to permit the addition of bovine milk derived MFGM-WPC as a nutritive substance, to foods regulated within Part 2.9 Special purpose foods of the Code.
The Board approved to amend the Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified, insect-protected corn line COR121.
The Board's next meeting will be held on 7 December 2026