23 March 2022
195-22
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 Development Work Plan.
Amendment No. 206
Public notice of the approval for a draft variation under section 97 of the FSANZ Act
FSANZ has approved the following draft variation under paragraph 97(1)(b) of the FSANZ Act.
- Proposal P1057- Review of the kava standard: To review the regulation of kava in the Code to ensure it adequately addresses public health and safety-related to the potential increased availability of kava to the wider community.
The public notice is given pursuant to subsection 97(4) of the FSANZ Act.
The approved draft variation will take effect on Wednesday 23 March 2022.
Further information about the approved draft variation and copies of that variation is available on the FSANZ website page for proposal P1057 or can be obtained by contacting FSANZ using the contact details at the end of this Notification Circular.
New applications and proposals
FSANZ assessment has now commenced for the following applications. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.
Generl procedure
- Application A1220- Beta-amylase from GM Bacillus licheniformis: To permit the use of beta-amylase from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis in starch processing for maltose syrup production
Date received: 16 December 2022
- Application A1221- Phospholipase A1 from GM Aspergillus niger: To permit the use of phospholipase A1 from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger as a processing aid during degumming of vegetable oils and fats.
Date received: 16 December 2022
- Application A1223- Glutaminase from Aspergillus niger: To permit the enzyme glutaminase sourced from Aspergillus niger as a processing aid for use in the production of certain seasoning ingredients
Date received: 5 January 2021
- Application A1224- Glucose oxidase from Penicillium rubens: To permit the enzyme glucose oxidase sourced from Penicillium rubens as a processing aid for use in the production of various foods and beverages.
Date received: 4 February 2021
Call for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions for the assessment of the following proposal by
- Australia 6pm (Canberra time) 27 April 2022
- Outside Australia 6pm (Canberra time) 18 May 2022
General procedure
- Proposal M1020 - Maximum Residue Limits (2021): This Proposal will consider varying Schedule 20 in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to align MRLs with those established by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), Codex or trading partner standards for the requested agvet chemicals for food import purposes.
To make a submission or ask about submissions email submissions@foodstandards.gov.au.
Information Publication Scheme - Important information for applicants and submitters
Under the Information Publication Scheme, all applications to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, as well as submissions on applications and proposals, will be published on our website.
We will not publish any material provided in-confidence. Application documents will be published when we call for submissions. Where large numbers of documents are involved, FSANZ will make these available on request, rather than publishing on the website. Submissions are published as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period.
Other matters
Withdrawn application
The following application has been withdrawn by the applicant
- Application A1234 - Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 Lc40 as a Novel Food: To permit the voluntary addition of the probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum CECT516 Lc40 to infant formula products, and fermented milk products (yoghurt).
Amendment to Standard 1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) [Australia only]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has notified FSANZ of applications or variations to the APVMA MRL Standard that the APVMA considers will likely result in variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 if they are granted.
More information on these notifications can be obtained at Maximum residue limits - variations
Calls for public comment - Proposed variations to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has called for public comment on a number of proposed variations to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2. Information can be found on the APVMA website.
Gazettal of amendments to Standard 1.4.2
The APVMA has registered a number of amendments to Schedule 20 of Standard 1.4.2 on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. For further information, go to the ComLaw website.
Contact us
If you wish to be advised of developments with any of the matters listed above or require more information about anything in this Circular, email standards.management@foodstandards.gov.au.
To make a submission or ask about submissions email submissions@foodstandards.gov.au.
Visit our contact us page if you have general questions about our work.
If you wish to be advised of developments with any of the matters listed above or require more information about anything in this Circular, email standards.management@foodstandards.gov.au.
If you have general questions about our work you can also write to us at:
| The Information Officer | The Office Administrator |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand | Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| PO Box 5423 | PO Box 10559 |
| Kingston ACT 2604 | WELLINGTON 6140 |
| AUSTRALIA | NEW ZEALAND |
| Tel +61 2 6271 2241 Fax +61 2 6271 2278 | Tel +64 4 978 5630 Fax +64 4 473 9855 |
| Email: information@foodstandards.gov.au | Email: information@foodstandards.govt.nz |
Food Secretariat
In accordance with the Food Regulation Agreement, the Australian Government Department of Health is responsible for providing secretariat services to the Food Ministers' Meeting, the Food Regulation Standing Committee and the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation.
Visit the Food Regulation website or email the Food Regulation Secretariat for more information foodregulationsecretariat@health.gov.au
| Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ website. The publically available FSANZ Work Plan also provides information on other applications and proposals. |