Call for comment on permitting 2-methyloxolane as a processing aid

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit a new processing aid.

Application A1260 will permit 2-methyloxolane as a processing aid to be used as an extraction solvent in the separation of substances such as protein, oils and fragrances from plant-based materials.