Application A1129 - Monk Fruit Extract as a Food Additive (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Saraya Co., Ltd. to permit the use of monk fruit extract as a food additive to perform the technological purpose of an intense sweetener. On 20 July 2018, FSANZ sought submissions on draft variations and published an associated report. FSANZ received 16 submissions. FSANZ approved the draft variations on 31 October 2018 . The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 12 November 2018.