Application A1239 - Food derived from EPA and DHA producing and herbicidetolerant canola line LBFLFK (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by BASF Australia Ltd seeking to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new food produced using gene technology: canola line LBFLFK. This canola line has been genetically modified to produce increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) in the seed, and for tolerance to imidazolinone herbicides. A draft regulatory measure has been prepared. 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.