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A1334 - 2′-FL from GM Corynebacterium glutamicum (gene donor: Corynebacterium urelyticum) in infant formula products

A1334 - 2′-FL from GM Corynebacterium glutamicum (gene donor: Corynebacterium urelyticum) in infant formula products This application seeks to permit the voluntary addition of a new genetically modified source of 2′-fucosyllactose in infant formula products.

Published 22 July 2025

Call for comment on food made from a new GM soybean

Call for comment on food made from a new GM soybean Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new genetically modified (GM) soybean line. Soybean line MON94637 has been genetically modified to protect the plant from damage caused by lepidopteran insect pests. If approved, food products derived from this soybean, such as oil, milk, flour, meal and protein isolates, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply as imported items. Our safety assessment found no potential public health or safety concerns with food derived from this GM soybean. It is as safe as food from non-GM soybean varieties. Safety assessments are a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. To help people make informed choices, food made from this soybean would need to be labelled as '…

Published 7 January 2025

Notification Circular - 350-25

Notification Circular - 350-25 This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan. Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the…

Published 22 July 2025

P1064 – Australian only Infant Formula Product Standard

P1064 – Australian only Infant Formula Product Standard The purpose of this proposal is to insert annotations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which reflect the New Zealand Government’s decision to opt out of the revised Standard 2.9.1. Approval

• P1064 Approval Report (376KB)

• P1064 Call for submissions (187KB)

Published 30 January 2025

A1308 - 2′-FL from GM Escherichia coli W in infant formula products

A1308 - 2′-FL from GM Escherichia coli W in infant formula products To amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new genetically modified source organism Escherichia coli W for the production of

Published 15 August 2024

A1307 - Milk fat globule membrane as a nutritive substance in infant formula products

A1307 - Milk fat globule membrane as a nutritive substance in infant formula products   To permit the use of milk fat globule membrane enriched whey protein concentrate as a nutritive substance in infant formula products.

Published 15 August 2024

A1311 - Prolyl oligopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid

A1311 - Prolyl oligopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid To amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit prolyl oligopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei for use as a processing aid in the production of brew

Published 29 August 2024

A1310 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line MON94637

A1310 - Food derived from insect-protected soybean line MON94637 To seek approval for the sale and use of food derived from soybean line MON94637, genetically modified for protection from lepidopteran insect pests.

Published 9 September 2024

Board meeting dates

Board meeting dates 2025 Location Name Day Date February VC Wednesday 5 February 2025         March Canberra ​FSANZ 101 ​Wednesday ​12 March 2025 ​       April VC  Wednesday  ​30 April 2025         June Wellington, NZ FSANZ 102 Wednesday 4 June 2025         August VC Wednesday 6 August 2025         September Canberra FSANZ 103 Wednesday 17 September 2025         October VC Wednesday 29 October 2025         December Canberra FSANZ 104 Wednesday 10 December 2025  

Published 28 October 2022

Samyang (AUS) Pty Ltd- Oh Gamja 95g and Oh Gamja BBQ 136g

Samyang (AUS) Pty Ltd- Oh Gamja 95g and Oh Gamja BBQ 136g Samyang (AUS) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above products. This recall only applies to products that do not declare the allergens listed below. The products have been available for sale in Kaesung Mart, Local Fresh (Forest Lake) and Long Hui in WA. Date Marking: Oh Gamja 95g - Best before 25.08.10 Oh Gamja BBQ Flavor 136g - Best before 25.08.17 Problem:  The presence of an undeclared allergen(s):•    Oh Gamja 95g - wheat, soy, milk, crustacean and mollusc•    Oh Gamja BBQ Flavour 136g - wheat, soy, milk, crustacean, mollusc & peanut Food safety hazard:  Any consumers who have a wheat, soy, milk,…

Published 23 July 2025