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This application seeks to permit Lentinula edodes mycelia for use as a processing aid in the fermentation of pea and rice protein to produce a protein ingredient to be added to various foods.
Proposal P1028 – Infant formula reviewed the regulatory requirements for infant formula products in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
The FSANZ Board approved Proposal P1028 on 4 June 2024 and on 25 July 2024 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.
The purpose of this proposal is to clarify requirements in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code with respect to claims about carbohydrate content and the components of carbohydrate (such as sugar) in relation to food that contains more than 1.15% alcohol by volume (ABV), including alcoholic beverages.
Through Proposal P1010, we're reviewing Standard 2.9.4 - Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
To review the current biotoxin (DST and PST) maximum levels (MLs) for bivalve molluscs in Schedule 19 to Standard 1.4.1 of the Code, with the aim of harmonising with Codex MLs for bivalve molluscs (CXS 292-2008).
