19 November 2021
180-21
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan.
Calls for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions for the assessment of the following application by 6pm (Canberra time) 17 December 2021
General procedure
- Application A1230 - Very Low Energy Diets (VLED): This application seeks to amend the Food Standards Code to include foods suited for Very Low Energy Diets (VLED) in foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs).
New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed administrative assessments and accepted the following applications:
General procedure
- Application A1240 - Polygalacturonase enzyme from GM Aspergillus oryzae: To permit polygalacturonase from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus oryzae containing the polygalacturonase gene from Aspergillus tubingensis, as a processing aid in the manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices/products, coffee processing, flavouring production, and wine production.
Received: 24 September 2021
General procedure
Received: 24 September 2021
Information Publication Scheme - Important information for applicants and submitters
Under the Information Publication Scheme, all applications to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, as well as submissions on applications and proposals, will be published on our website.
We will not publish any material provided in-confidence. Application documents will be published when we call for submissions. Where large numbers of documents are involved, FSANZ will make these available on request, rather than publishing on the website. Submissions are published as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period.
Other matters
Amendment to Standard 1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) [Australia only]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has notified FSANZ of applications or variations to the APVMA MRL Standard that the APVMA considers will likely result in variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 if they are granted.
More information on these notifications can be obtained at Maximum residue limits - variations
Calls for public comment - Proposed variations to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has called for public comment on a number of proposed variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2. Information can be found on the APVMA website.
Gazettal of amendments to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has registered a number of amendments to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. For further information, go to the ComLaw website.