27 May 2022
202-22
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.
New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and made a decision to prepare the following Proposal. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.
General procedure
Date prepared: May 2022
- Proposal P1060 - Egg Food Safety and Primary Production Requirement: To consider amending the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to provide new and/or amended food safety and primary production requirements for eggs and egg products.
Calls for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions for the assessment of the following applications by 6pm (Canberra time) 8 July 2022:
General procedure
- Application A1239 - Food derived from EPA and DHA producing and herbicide-tolerant canola line LBFLFK: This application seeks approval for food derived from canola line LBFLFK, genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and to produce omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the seed.
- Application A1248 - Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger (gene donor: Gloeophyllum trabeum) as a processing aid: This application seeks approval to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code for approval to permit glucoamylase from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger, containing the gene for glucoamylase from Gloeophyllum trabeum, as a processing aid in potable alcohol and starch processing.
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
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 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