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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on A1301 – Triacylglycerol lipase from GM Komagataella phaffii as a processing aid. This is an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of an enzyme from a genetically modified (GM) microorganism as a processing aid in bread and bakery products.
The enzyme, triacylglycerol lipase, is sourced from GM Komagataella phaffii (K. phaffi) containing the triacylglycerol lipase gene from Fusarium oxysporum. Its use improves the crumb structure, volume and shape of bread and bakery products.
K. phaffii has a long history of safe use as a production microorganism of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Code.
Based on FSANZ’s assessment, no public health and safety concerns were identified under the proposed use conditions.
To have your say about this application, visit the FSANZ Consultation Hub. Submissions close at 6pm (AEDT) 18 October 2024.
What happens to my feedback?
FSANZ will consider all feedback received through this submission process before deciding on whether to approve the application.
Submissions will be published to our website as soon as possible at the end of the public comment period.
More information:
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Read the assessment documents: Application A1301 - Triacylglycerol lipase from GM Komagataella phaffii as a processing aid
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Visit the FSANZ GM foods and GM food labelling webpages
Media contact:
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0401 714 265 (Australia)