Application A1180 - Natural Glycolipids as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages (Call for Submissions)

FSANZ has assessed an Application made by LANXESS Deutschland GmbH to permit the use of a long-chain glycolipid mixture derived from an edible jelly fungus. The glycolipid mixture is referred to by its descriptive name ‘jelly mushroom Glycolipids’ and is proposed to be used as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages. As such, FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. Pursuant to section 31 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist consideration of the draft food regulatory measure.