Application A1204 - Beta-amylase from soybean (Glycine max) as a processing aid (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Danisco New Zealand to permit beta-amylase from soybean (Glycine max) as a processing aid (enzyme) in starch processing for the manufacture of maltose syrup. On 27 October 2020, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received three submissions, plus one late submission. FSANZ approved the draft variation on 17 March 2021. The Food Ministers’ Meeting was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 26 March 2021.