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 Work Plan.
Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ website.
New applications
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following application. Assessment has now commenced. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.
General procedure
- Application A1282 – Subtilisin from GM Bacillus subtillis as a processing aid: This application seeks to modify Schedule 18 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the use of subtilisin from genetically modified Bacillus subtillis as a processing aid. The intended use is for protein processing. Typical processes which may employ subtilisin include baking, and dairy, egg, meat and fish processing.
Date received: 14 August 2023