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Call for comment on new type of sweetener

Call for comment on new type of sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing sweetener (steviol glycoside) from a new source in the Food Standards Code. Acting FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the steviol glycoside is similar to a range of other steviol glycosides already permitted for use as a food additive in the Food Standards Code but uses a different method of production. “If approved, this steviol glycoside would be used as a low-calorie sweetener in a range of food products. “Steviol glycosides are a type of intense sweetener sourced from the South American plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (stevia), but can also be produced by different methods. “FSANZ has conducted a thorough safety assessment and found no public health or safety concerns with this type of steviol glycoside,' Dr…

Published 21 October 2020

Call for comment on 2'-FL from a new GM source for infant formula

Call for comment on 2'-FL from a new GM source for infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new production method for a permitted oligosaccharide (2²fucosyllactose (2'-FL)) added to infant formula products. 2'-FL is a non-digestible carbohydrate, or oligosaccharide, found naturally in human milk. It can be used as a nutritive substance in infant formula products at levels consistent with those found in mature human milk. FSANZ Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks to allow the voluntary addition of 2²-FL produced by microbial fermentation using a new genetically modified (GM) production strain. “The Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) already permits the addition of 2'FL to infant formula…

Published 6 December 2021

Call for comment on a food additive sweetener

Call for comment on a food additive sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already permitted food additive sweetener (steviol glycosides) to be produced by fermentation from a genetically modified Yarrowia lipolytica strain. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the steviol glycosides sweetener is similar to a range of other steviol glycosides already permitted for use in the Food Standards Code, it is only the method of production that is different. “If approved, this steviol glycoside would be used as a low-calorie sweetener in a range of food products. “Steviol glycosides can be sourced from the South American plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (stevia), but can also be produced by different methods. “FSANZ has conducted a thorough safety assessment and found no public health or…

Published 22 July 2021

Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid source

Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a permitted enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) microbial source.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme alpha-amylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms.  “The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a strain of bacterium known as¯Bacillus subtilis,'¯Dr Cuthbert said.  “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers.'  If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery products¯in accordance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.  For…

Published 14 October 2022

Call for comment on a new form of Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Call for comment on a new form of Vitamin B3 (niacin) Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new form of vitamin B3 in the Food Standards Code. The application is seeking approval to use nicotinamide riboside chloride as a form of vitamin B3 in food for special medical purposes (FSMPs). The code refers to vitamin B3 compounds as niacin. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said if approved, nicotinamide riboside chloride would be added to the Code for use as a form of niacin in FSMPs. “FSMPs partially or totally replace the daily diet and are recommended for use under medical supervision. “After undertaking a risk assessment, we found no safety concerns associated with the use of nicotinamide riboside chloride as a form of niacin in FSMPs' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our …

Published 22 April 2021

Call for comment on a new GM source for a dairy processing aid

Call for comment on a new GM source for a dairy processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already permitted processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of the enzyme chymosin sourced from a GM strain of the organism Trichoderma reesei. “Chymosin is used as a processing aid in the manufacture of dairy products.' Dr Cuthbert said. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the FSANZ call for comment page. Submissions close 6pm (Canberra…

Published 4 April 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment 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 from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of thermomycolin, a protease enzyme sourced from a GM strain of the organism Trichoderma reesei. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme will be used in the manufacture of meat, seafood and vegetable products.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the FSANZ call for comment page. Submissions close 6pm (Canberra time) 9 June 2022. What…

Published 27 April 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment 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 from a genetically modified (GM) source.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a fructanase enzyme sourced from GM Trichoderma reesei.  “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,” Dr Cuthbert said.  If approved, the enzyme may be used during the manufacture of bakery products.   “Trichoderma reesei has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.”  For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the…

Published 7 July 2023

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment 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 from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a phospholipase A1 enzyme sourced from GM Aspergillus niger. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. If approved, the enzyme may be used during the processing of vegetable oils. “Aspergillus niger has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit…

Published 2 August 2022

Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source

Call for comment 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 from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a beta-amylase enzyme (EC 3.2.1.2) sourced from a GM Bacillus licheniformis. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme may be used in starch processing to manufacture maltose syrup. “Bacillus licheniformis has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and…

Published 2 August 2022