Application A1231 - Maltogenic alpha amylase from GM Escherichia coli as a processing aid (enzyme) (Approval Report)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. to approve the use of a maltogenic alpha amylase (EC 3.2.1.133), sourced from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Escherichia coli, as a processing aid in baking, brewing and starch processing. On 30 November 2021, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received two submissions. FSANZ approved the draft variation on 7 March 2022. The Food Minister’s Meeting was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 21 March 2022.