Application A1113 – Extension of Use of Propionates in Processed Meat (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Axiome Pty Ltd on behalf of Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd to extend the use of propionates as anti-microbial preservatives in processed meat products. On 29 June 2016, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received five submissions, along with one late submission, which all supported FSANZ’s report and draft variation. FSANZ approved the draft variation on 19 October 2016. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 25 October 2016.