24 May 2023
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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 Work Plan.
Calls for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions on the assessment of the following Application by 6pm (Canberra time) 10 July 2023:
General procedure
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Application A1266 -Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from GM Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Fusarium verticillioides) as a processing aid: To permit the use of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase sourced from a genetically-modified strain of Trichoderma reesei containing the endo-1,4-beta-xylanase gene from Fusarium verticillioides as a processing aid in starch processing and the production of potable alcohol.
To make a submission or ask about submissions email submissions@foodstandards.gov.au.
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 if they are granted.
More information on these notifications can be obtained at Maximum residue limits - variations
Calls for public comment - Proposed variations to Schedule 20
The APVMA has called for public comment on a number of proposed variations to Schedule 20. Information can be found on the APVMA website.
Gazettal of amendments to Schedule 20
The APVMA has registered a number of amendments to Schedule 20 on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. For further information, go to the Federal Register.
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.
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 |
Tel +64 4 978 5630 |
| Email: information@foodstandards.gov.au | Email: information@foodstandards.gov.au |
Food Regulation 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
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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. |