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International engagement on biotechnology

International engagement on biotechnology FSANZ actively participates in international activities related to biotechnology and GM food safety assessment and regulation. A key part of this engagement involves collaboration with overseas agencies which is crucial for developing harmonised approaches to the safety assessment of food derived from modern biotechnologies. This engagement also facilitates the exchange of information and best practices between countries and agencies, and provides opportunities to increase the efficiency of GM food safety assessments.  OECD Working Party for the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds…

Published 5 December 2024

Application A392 - Maximum Residue Limits

Application A392 - Maximum Residue Limits Statement of Reasons - 15 March 2000 [ pdf ]

Published 28 June 2018

Grand Eastern Trading - Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh 5pk

Grand Eastern Trading - Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh 5pk Grand Eastern Trading is conducting a recall of the above product. This Recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergens listed below. The product has been available for sale at Laguna Hawthorn, Laguna Point Cook, Laguna Preston, and Laguna QV in VIC. Date Marking: Best Before 03/04/2025 Problem:  The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergens (prawn, fish, milk and egg).  Food safety hazard:  Any consumers who have a prawn, fish, egg, milk allergy and/or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do:  Consumers who have a prawn, fish, egg, milk allergy and/or…

Published 6 December 2024

Food Square Pty Ltd - Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh 5pk

Food Square Pty Ltd - Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh 5pk Food Square Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. This Recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergens listed below. The product has been available for sale at QV in VIC. Date Marking: Best Before 25/12/2024 Problem:  The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergens (prawn, fish, milk and egg).  Food safety hazard:  Any consumers who have a prawn, fish, egg, milk allergy and/or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do:  Consumers who have a prawn, fish, egg, milk allergy and/or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to…

Published 7 December 2024

Grand Eastern Trading - Indomie Rasa Soto Mie 5pk, Indomie Rasa Ayam Bawang 5pk

Grand Eastern Trading - Indomie Rasa Soto Mie 5pk, Indomie Rasa Ayam Bawang 5pk Grant Eastern Trading is conducting a recall of the above products. This Recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen(s) listed below.  The products have been available for sale at Asian Grocers in VIC. Date Markings: Indomie Rasa Soto Mie - Best Before 10.04.25 Indomie Rasa Ayam Bawang - Best Before 01.04.25 Problem:  The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergens:

• Indomie Rasa Soto Mie (milk)
• Indomie Ayam Bawang (egg)

Published 12 December 2024

Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula

Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a nutritive substance in infant formula products. Bovine milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate (MFGM-WPC) contains lipids and proteins found in both human and cow milk, which support healthy infant development. The application proposes using MFGM-WPC as a source of phospholipids in formulas and FSANZ has found it sufficiently similar to human milk for this purpose. MFGM-WPC offers potential health benefits, such as anti-pathogenic effects, immune support and gut microbiome development. FSANZ’s safety assessment concluded MFGM-WPC poses no safety risk to infants. While breastfeeding is recommended, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is…

Published 12 December 2024

Call for comment on shiitake mushroom mycelia as a processing aid

Call for comment on shiitake mushroom mycelia as a processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of a processing aid for protein processing.The application is seeking approval of a fermented preparation of shiitake mushroom mycelia, the root-like structure of the fungus.This preparation is intended to function as a processing aid for the fermentation of pea and rice protein. FSANZ has determined the applicant’s preparation is technologically justified for this purpose.Shiitake mushroom has a long history of safe consumption as a food. Based on FSANZ’s assessment, no public health and safety concerns were identified under the proposed use conditions.To have your say about this proposal, visit the FSANZ…

Published 12 December 2024

Call for comment on a GM-sourced processing aid for use in brewing

Call for comment on a GM-sourced processing aid for use in brewing Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a processing aid for use in brewing.The application is seeking approval of an enzyme sourced from a genetically modified (GM) microorganism, GM Trichoderma reesei (T. reesei), containing the prolyl oligopeptidase gene from Aspergillus niger (A. niger).The enzyme is proposed for use as a processing aid in the production of brewed beverages.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) 24/01/2025. What happens to my feedback?…

Published 13 December 2024