Application A1174 - Xylanase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a Processing Aid (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by DuPont Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of the enzyme endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from a genetically modified strain of Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery and other cereal-based products, including cereal-based beverages. On 24 September 2019, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received three submissions. FSANZ approved the draft variation on 4 March 2020. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 6 March 2020.