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Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of thermomycolin, a protease enzyme sourced from a GM strain of the organism Trichoderma reesei. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme will be used in the manufacture of meat, seafood and vegetable products.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the FSANZ call for comment page. Submissions close 6pm (Canberra time) 9 June 2022. What…

Published 27 April 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a fructanase enzyme sourced from GM Trichoderma reesei.  “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,” Dr Cuthbert said.  If approved, the enzyme may be used during the manufacture of bakery products.   “Trichoderma reesei has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.”  For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the…

Published 7 July 2023

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a phospholipase A1 enzyme sourced from GM Aspergillus niger. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. If approved, the enzyme may be used during the processing of vegetable oils. “Aspergillus niger has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit…

Published 2 August 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a beta-amylase enzyme (EC 3.2.1.2) sourced from a GM Bacillus licheniformis. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme may be used in starch processing to manufacture maltose syrup. “Bacillus licheniformis has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and…

Published 2 August 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid

Call for comment on a new processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a processing aid from a new source. The application seeks approval to permit use of a glucose oxidase enzyme (EC 1.1.3.4) sourced from Penicillium rubens. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said glucose oxidase is already permitted as a processing aid under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, however not from Penicillium rubens. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns with this processing aid for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme may be used in the manufacture of cooked products made from a dough (such as bread), pasta, noodles and dried egg powder.' For more information and to access assessment documents,…

Published 2 August 2022

Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on a new source for 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 genetically-modified (GM) microbial source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme glucoamylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms. “The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a strain of fungus known as Aspergillus niger,' Dr Cuthbert said.  “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers.' If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in starch processing and potable alcohol production, in accordance with the Australia New…

Published 27 May 2022

Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme 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 source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme (maltogenic alpha-amylase) has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from a genetically modified (GM) bacterium known as Bacillus subtilis. 'The manufacturer has applied to FSANZ to produce the enzyme from a different GM strain of yeast known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. 'If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery products to improve shelf life. 'FSANZ has completed a safety assessment and found the enzyme to be safe and suitable for use in food,' Mr Booth said. To have your say…

Published 27 January 2021

Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on a new source for 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 genetically modified (GM) source.   FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme maltogenic alpha-amylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from another microorganism. 'The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a GM strain of bacterium known as Bacillus licheniformis.'  'FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Mr Booth said.  'If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in brewing, manufacture of bakery products, the production of potable alcohol and…

Published 27 July 2021

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn MON95379

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn MON95379 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) corn. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said corn line MON95379 was genetically modified to protect it from insect pests. “If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with this variety of GM corn. It is as safe as non-GM corn varieties.' A safety assessment is a critical part of the approval process for all GM applications. The safety assessment considers the specific genetic modification process,…

Published 16 September 2021

Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid

Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to extend the use of a permitted enzyme processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source to the brewing of beer.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme alpha-glucosidase is already approved to be used as processing aid in a range of foods but not in beer.   The enzyme is produced from a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei which has a long history of safe use as the source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Code.   “If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of beer, including low alcohol and lower carbohydrate beer,' Dr Cuthbert said.…

Published 9 March 2023