​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 subtilis 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. ​​

The application is to increase the maximum energy level for machines generating X-rays used to irradiate food, from 5 megaelectronvolts (MeV) to 7.5 MeV, provided the X-ray target of the machine source is made of tantalum or gold.

Approval

A1261 Approval report (642 KB)

​​This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit transglutaminase from genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis to be used as a processing aid in a range of food manufacturing processes.

This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of 2′​-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) as a nutritive substance in infant formula products.

This application seeks to​ approve the sale and use of food derived from soybean line MON94313, genetically modified to tolerate the herbicides glufosinate, dicamba, 2,4-D and mesotrione.​

Approval

Approval report (PDF 579KB)

This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit steviol glycosides to be used as a food additive (intense sweetener) in Food for special medical purposes.

Approval

Approval report (PDF 468KB)

To extend the uses of Rosemary Extract (E392) as a food additive (antioxidant) to other food classes.

Approval

Approval report (PDF 724KB).

To permit fructosyltranserase from Aspergillus oryzae to be used as a processing aid for the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (sc-FOS).

Approval

A1299 Approval report (388KB)

This application seeks approval for the sale and use of food derived from corn line DAS1131, genetically modified for herbicide-tolerance and protection from insect pests.​

Approval

A1280 Approval report (585 kb).

​​​​This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a genetically modified strain of Trichoderma reesei containing the beta-fructofuranosidase gene from Aspergillus niger to be used as a processing aid in the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) and to reduce sugar (sucrose) levels in treated fruit and vegetable products. ​