Application A1155 - 2′-FL and LNnT in infant formula and other products (Review Report)

On 17 February 2020, the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) asked FSANZ to review its decision in relation to draft variations to Standard 2.9.1, Schedule 26 and Schedule 29. FSANZ was required to review the decision by 17 May 2020. FSANZ sought an extension to the review timeline given the number of grounds for review raised by Ministers. The Forum advised FSANZ they will consider the review report in November 2020. FSANZ has reviewed its decision and re-affirmed the approval of the voluntary addition of 2′- O-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) alone or in combination with Lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), produced by microbial fermentation, in infant formula products and formulated supplementary foods for young children on 16 September 2020. On 27 November 2020 the Forum considered FSANZ's review report and decided to amend the FSANZ decision. The Forum agreed to allow voluntary addition of 2'‑FL and LNnT to infant formula products but not allow voluntary addition of the oligosaccharides to formulated supplementary foods for young children.