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Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a permitted enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) microbial source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme pullulanase is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms and has a long history of safe use. “The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a strain of bacterium known as Bacillus subtilis,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers.' If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid for the production of glucose syrups and other starch hydrolysates, in accordance with the Australia New Zealand Food…
Published 21 June 2023
On-farm food safety practices survey of strawberry growing in Victoria
On-farm food safety practices survey of strawberry growing in Victoria (July 2016) Executive summary In 2013, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposed a primary production and processing standard (PPPS) for horticulture. However, after consultation in February 2014, FSANZ assessed the Proposal and decided to abandon it in favour of a non-regulatory approach. In abandoning the Proposal, FSANZ undertook to further investigate food safety initiatives in horticulture with a view to developing a non-regulatory approach. Non-regulatory industry-based food safety schemes have been developed for the horticulture sector in Australia and implemented widely. However there are no nationally consistent food safety regulatory requirements on the primary production…
Published 8 July 2016
Call for comment on rapeseed (canola) protein isolate
Call for comment on rapeseed (canola) protein isolate Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new type of protein sourced from rapeseed (Canola) in the Food Standards Code. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the rapeseed protein isolate is a new ingredient that hasn't been used in Australia or New Zealand previously but is currently used in the EU and USA. “Protein can be sourced from animals (like whey) or other plants (soy or pea) and added to food as a protein source. “This new protein may be used as a replacement for existing protein sources and may be, if approved, added to bakery products, beverages, dairy, plant-based meat products and protein products. “Our safety assessment looked at the technological, microbiological, nutritional, toxicology and dietary exposure aspects of the…
Published 31 July 2020
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically-modified (GM) microbial source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme glucoamylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms. “The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a strain of fungus known as Aspergillus niger,' Dr Cuthbert said. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers.' If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in starch processing and potable alcohol production, in accordance with the Australia New Zealand Food…
Published 27 May 2022
Advisory Committee Novel Foods
Advisory Committee Novel Foods Terms of Reference Consider enquiries in relation to potential novel foods (in conjunction with the required data), including previously considered enquiries in relation to potential novel foods where new data has been submitted. Make recommendations to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) General Manager - Food Standards (Wellington) in response to enquiries in relation to potential novel foods. The recommendations should contain the following advice:(a) Whether the food that is the subject of the enquiry should be considered a 'non-traditional food' in accordance with the definition in Standard 1.5.1.(b) Whether an assessment of public health and safety considerations should be required for the food that is the subject of the enquiry to confirm that there…
Published 24 November 2017
Call for comment on a processing aid from a genetically modified source
Call for comment on a processing aid from a genetically modified source 06 March 2024 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to vary the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit the use of Triacylglycerol lipase as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery products and other cereal-based products. “FSANZ found no potential public health and safety concerns with the use of this Triacylglycerol lipase from a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei containing a gene from Thermomyces lanuginosus,” Dr Cuthbert said. “A microbiological assessment concluded that the host organism has a long history of safe use in food and is not pathogenic.” The…
Published 7 March 2024
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme maltogenic alpha-amylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from another microorganism. 'The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a GM strain of bacterium known as Bacillus licheniformis.' 'FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Mr Booth said. 'If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in brewing, manufacture of bakery products, the production of potable alcohol and starch processing.…
Published 27 July 2021
Second call for comment on Plain English Allergen Labelling
Second call for comment on Plain English Allergen Labelling Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a second call for comment on a proposal to make allergen information clearer, more consistent and prominent on food labels. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal (PEAL) reflects a significant amount of work undertaken by FSANZ, including a first round of public consultation in 2018. “Our first call for comment showed broad support for changes to make sure that allergen labelling is clear and in plain English and consumers have the information they need to make informed and safe food choices. “Based on this feedback, our second consultation paper includes draft amendments to the Food Standards Code. “Currently the Food Standards Code…
Published 23 March 2021
Second call for comment - Plain English Allergen Labelling
Second call for comment - Plain English Allergen Labelling Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a second call for comment on a proposal to make allergen information clearer, more consistent and prominent on food labels. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal (PEAL) reflects a significant amount of work undertaken by FSANZ, including a first round of public consultation in 2018. “Our first call for comment showed broad support for changes to make sure that allergen labelling is clear and in plain English and consumers have the information they need to make informed and safe food choices. “Based on this feedback, our second consultation paper includes draft amendments to the Food Standards Code. “Currently the Food Standards Code requires…
Published 23 March 2021
Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to extend the use of a permitted enzyme processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source to the brewing of beer. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme alpha-glucosidase is already approved to be used as processing aid in a range of foods but not in beer. The enzyme is produced from a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei which has a long history of safe use as the source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Code. “If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of beer, including low alcohol and lower carbohydrate beer,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no health and…
Published 9 March 2023