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.

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

This application seeks to permit dextransucrase from Bacillus subtilis as a processing aid for the in-situ production of oligosaccharides in sucrose-containing foods.

On 10 December 2025, the FSANZ Board approved changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit aminopeptidase Y from a genetically modified strain of Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid in protein and yeast processing, as well as flavour production.

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.

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.