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Published 27 October 2022

Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an enzyme processing aid phospholipase A1 to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) Asperigillus oryzae. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme phospholipase A1 has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from a different strain of Aspergillus oryzae. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health or safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, this processing aid will be permitted for use as a processing aid in bakery products.' Guidance on how to make a submission is provided on the call for comment page …

Published 18 May 2022

Additional brands listed in national poppy seed recall

Additional brands listed in national poppy seed recall Additional brands have been listed in the national poppy seed recall announced yesterday. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is coordinating the consumer recall of poppy seeds due to the potential presence of thebaine, a toxic chemical. The recalled brands of poppy seeds are:

Hoyts Food Manufacturing - Hoyts Poppy Seeds
Gaganis Bros Imported Food Wholesalers - Gaganis Premium Australian Poppy Seed
East West Foods Wholesale - Poppy Seeds
Basfoods International - Royal Fields Poppy Seeds
Eumarrah - Eumarrah Poppy Seeds

If additional products are identified as part of this recall, they will be listed on the…

Published 16 November 2022

Baby spinach recall concluded

Baby spinach recall concluded Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) can confirm that all affected products, linked to the Riviera Farms baby spinach, have been identified and recalled. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the national food regulation system worked collaboratively to identify the source of the affected baby spinach, and products it was subsequently incorporated into. All affected products have now been recalled.It has been confirmed the recalled spinach products were sourced from one producer with the spinach all located in one field. The producer has been proactive and cooperative in addressing the issue.Dr Cuthbert said Australia has a world leading food regulation system and farmers and food regulators across the country work tirelessly to ensure Australian's have access to safe and nutritious food. Incidents like these occur infrequently, and…

Published 22 December 2022

Call for comment on an enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on 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 source in the Food Standards Code. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme - beta-amylase, from soybeans. “If approved, the processing aid will be used in the production of maltose syrup (a type of sweetener that is added to food). “After undertaking a risk assessment, we found no safety concerns from using this new source of beta-amylase which has a long history of safe use. “As this processing aid will be used at low levels, we found it is either not present in the final food or present in insignificant quantities,” Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our…

Published 27 October 2020

Call for comment for food from herbicide-tolerant canola

Call for comment for food from herbicide-tolerant canola Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow food from a genetically modified (GM) canola. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the canola (MON94100) has been genetically modified to be protected from the herbicide dicamba. 'This type of canola is primarily used to produce oil which would be manufactured overseas and imported into Australia and New Zealand. 'Other processed foods such as canola meal may also potentially be imported,' Mr Booth said. The application is the first to be accepted under a safety assessment sharing arrangement between FSANZ and Health Canada. 'The new arrangement involves the joint preparation and sharing of a single food safety assessment which is then used by each agency in making their own separate and…

Published 19 January 2021

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale of food in Australia and New Zealand from a genetically modified (GM) corn. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the corn line (DP23211) has been genetically modified to give the plant the ability to protect itself from the herbicide glufosinate and the insect pest, corn rootworm. “If approved, this type of GM corn could be used to make starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener. “When assessing this application, our safety assessment is a critical part of the approval process. “We looked at key safety aspects including the process used to transfer the gene into the plant, potential unintended changes, the nutritional content compared to non-GM corn and any potential allergic or toxic…

Published 1 October 2020

Call for comment on new processing aid

Call for comment on new processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme (subtilisin) is derived from a GM strain of Bacillus licheniformis. 'This microorganism has a long history of safe use and is already approved as a source microorganism in the Food Standards Code. “If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in the production of potable alcohol. “We have undertaken a safety assessment and found that there are no health and safety concerns,' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our call for comment page. Submissions closes at 6pm (Canberra time) 27 January 2021. What happens with my feedback? Submissions will be…

Published 3 December 2020