Application A1238 - Serine endopeptidase enzyme from GM Trichoderma reesei (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by AB Enzymes to permit thermomycolin (EC 3.4.21.65), a serine endopeptidase (protease), sourced from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Trichoderma reesei containing the thermomycolin gene from Malbranchea cinnamomea. Permission is sought for its use as a processing aid in the manufacture and/or processing of meat, seafood and vegetable products. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure and pursuant to section 31 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist consideration of that draft food regulatory measure.