Application A1218 - β-Galactosidase from Bacillus subtilis (Enzyme) (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an Application made by Danisco New Zealand Ltd to seek approval for a β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) enzyme derived from a genetically modified organism to be used as a processing aid in lactose reduced dairy food production and 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.