Call for comment on phospholipase C as a processing aid

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of the enzyme phospholipase C as a processing aid.

Phospholipase C (EC 3.1.4.3) is produced using a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis. The modification involves adding a gene from another bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, which enables the production of phospholipase C.

The application seeks approval to use phospholipase C during the refining of oils and fats.

Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns associated with the proposed use of the enzyme.

To have your say about this application, visit the FSANZ Consultation Hub. Submissions close at 11:59pm (AEST) Tuesday 26 August 2025.

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.

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