Application A1219 - Alpha-amylase from GM Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Danisco New Zealand Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit alpha-amylase from a genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis containing the alpha-amylase gene from Cytophaga species, to be used as a processing aid in brewed beverages, potable alcohol production 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.