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Call for comment on the 12 month review of the kava food standard
Call for comment on the 12 month review of the kava food standard Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on the 12 month review of the kava standard. In March 2022, the FSANZ Board approved a variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) after considering an urgent proposal to clarify the existing permission for kava. Under the urgent proposal provisions, FSANZ has assessed the resulting variation and is calling for submissions to help decide whether to reaffirm the variation or prepare a proposal to amend or repeal the variation. The purpose of the review is to ensure provisions for kava in the Code continue to protect public health and safety after Australia lifted the ban on commercial importation of kava from 1 December 2021.¯ …
Published December 2023
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
Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g, 170g
Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g, 170g Product information The Smith's Snackfood Company is conducting a recall of Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g and 170g. The products have been available for sale at Woolworths, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and independent stores in NSW and QLD; and IGA in QLD. Date markings Best Before 15 Jan 23 (marked DD). Time stamp between 15:30 - 17:30. Problem The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic pieces). Food safety hazard Food products containing plastic pieces may cause injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not eat these products. If consumers have these products please contact The Smith’s…
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 on Very Low Energy Diets
Call for comment on Very Low Energy Diets 19/11/2021 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to codify Very Low Energy Diets (VLED) within Standard 2.9.5 - Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The application also seeks alignment with an international standard, the codeX Standard for Formula Foods for Use in Very Low Energy Diets for Weight Reduction (codex STAN 203-1995). FSANZ interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cuthbert said if approved, the variation would provide regulatory clarity and certainty for VLED and foster international harmonisation. “VLED are formulated for the dietary management of overweight and obesity and are intended for use under medical supervision, providing the sole source of nutrition within a narrow energy…
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