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Call for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula
Call for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula products (IFP). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the Application is seeking to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the voluntary addition of the substances: a mixture of 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and difucosyllactose (DFL) (2'-FL/DFL); lacto-N-tetraose (LNT); 6'-sialyllactose sodium salt (6'-SL); and 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt (3'-SL). “Breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed infants however safe and nutritious formula substitutes are needed for infants who are not breastfed,' Dr Cuthbert said.…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the removal of oligosaccharide prohibition in infant formula
Call for comment on the removal of oligosaccharide prohibition in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing to remove a prohibition on the combination of several substances in infant formula products (IFP) from the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The prohibition relates to the combination in IFP of inulin-type fructans (ITF) and/or galacto-oligosaccharides with lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said LNnT is a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) permitted to be added to IFP at levels similar to those found in human milk. “Its chemical and biological characteristics are no different to other permitted HMOs,' Dr Cuthbert said. “FSANZ has concluded there are no public health and safety concerns with the combination of LNnT with ITF or galacto-…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food
Call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of permissions for caffeine in sports and general foods. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ is considering whether additional measures are required in relation to caffeine in the Australian and New Zealand food supply in order to protect public health and safety. “The review has focussed on caffeine in sports food, foods in the general food supply, the extent of the risk posed to sensitive sub-populations and how any such risk should best be managed,” Dr Cuthbert said. This proposal follows the Urgent Proposal P1054 - Pure and highly concentrated caffeine products which was prepared to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on two new processing aids from GM sources
Call for comment on two new processing aids from GM sources Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on two applications to allow new processing aids from genetically modified (GM) sources. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the applications seek approval to permit the use of polygalacturonase and pectinesterase, enzymes sourced from a GM strain of the organism Aspergillus oryzae. “FSANZ's safety assessment of both enzymes found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzymes will be used in the manufacture and/or processing of fruit and vegetable juices/products; and in the production of coffee, flavouring substances and wine.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the FSANZ …
Published December 2023
Call for comment - Processing aid from a new source
Call for comment - Processing aid from a new source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme β-galactosidase is already approved in the Food Standards Code and has a long history of safe use. “This application is looking to produce the same enzyme from a GM strain of Bacillus subtilis. “If approved, it will be used to reduce the lactose content in dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese. “FSANZ review of the technical, toxicological and dietary exposure data found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our…
Published December 2023
Call for submission on a new processing aid from a GM source
Call for submission 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 derived from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of the enzyme maltogenic alpha amylase from a GM strain of Escherichia coli. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health or safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme will be permitted for use as a processing aid in baking, brewing and starch processing.' Guidance on how to make a submission is provided on the call for comment page on the FSANZ website. Submissions close 6pm (Canberra time…
Published December 2023
Call for submissions - A1171 - Endo-inulinase from GM Aspergillus Oryzae as a PA (Enzyme)
Call for submissions - A1171 - Endo-inulinase from GM Aspergillus Oryzae as a PA (Enzyme) Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new processing aid in the Food Standards Code. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the enzyme - endo-inulinase - is produced by a genetically modified (GM) strain of Aspergillus oryzae. “The applicant is seeking permission to use the enzyme to help produce fructo-oligosaccharides (or FOS, which can be added to a range of processed foods as a sugar alternative, low calorie bulking agent, and for dietary fibre supplementation).' “FSANZ has undertaken a thorough safety assessment and concluded there are no public health or safety issues related to the use of this enzyme,' Mr Booth said. The…
Published December 2023
Call for submissions on a new processing aid from a GM source
Call for submissions 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 derived from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ's CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of the enzyme alpha-amylase from a GM strain of Bacillus licheniformis. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health or safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme will be permitted for use as a processing aid in brewing, potable alcohol production and starch processing.' Guidance on how to make a submission is provided on the call for comment page on the FSANZ website. Submissions…
Published December 2023
Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw
Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on its assessment of standards for infant formula products. FSANZ has reviewed infant formula standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) through Proposal P1028 - Infant formula. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review covers infant formula (for use from newborn), follow-on formula (for use from six to 12 months of age) and infant formula for special dietary use. “Our review aims to ensure regulation of infant formula is clear, reflects the latest scientific evidence and aligns with international standards,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Although breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed a baby, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is needed for babies who are not…
Published December 2023
Call for submissions on new enzyme processing aid
Call for submissions on new enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on an application to approve an enzyme derived from a genetically modified (GM) microorganism, for use as a processing aid. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the new source for the glucose oxidase enzyme was a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei. The enzyme would be used as a processing aid in baked products, cereal based products and egg processing. “Glucose oxidase is already a permitted enzyme in the Food Standards Code, and it would be used as a processing aid at such low levels that it would either not be present in the final food or present in insignificant quantities, having no technical function in the final food,' Mr Booth said. “The FSANZ safety assessment concluded there…
Published December 2023