Application A1218 - β-Galactosidase from Bacillus subtilis (Enzyme) (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an Application made by Danisco New Zealand Ltd to seek approval for a β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) enzyme derived from a genetically modified organism to be used as a processing aid in lactose reduced dairy food production. On 29 April 2021, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received three submissions. FSANZ approved the draft variation on 4 August 2021. The Food Minister’s Meeting was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 12 August 2021.