Application A1211 Maltogenic alpha-amylase enzyme from GM Bacillus licheniformis - Call for submissions

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Danisco New Zealand Ltd to permit a new source microorganism, being a genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis, for the permitted enzyme maltogenic alpha-amylase as a processing aid for use in brewing, manufacture of bakery products, the production of potable alcohol and starch processing. 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.