Application A1211 Maltogenic alpha-amylase enzyme from GM Bacillus licheniformis - Supporting document 1

Danisco New Zealand Ltd applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to amend Schedule 18 – Processing Aids of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to include maltogenic alpha-amylase (EC 3.2.1.133) from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Bacillus licheniformis. The source organism for the enzyme gene is Geobacillus stearothermophilus. The enzyme is proposed to be used as a processing aid in baking, brewing, potable alcohol production and starch processing.