Application A1240 - Polygalacturonase from GM Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by AB Enzymes GmbH to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit polygalacturonase from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus oryzae containing the polygalacturonase gene from Aspergillus tubingensis, as a processing aid. Polygalacturonase is used in the manufacture and/or processing of fruit and vegetable juices/products; and in the production of coffee, flavouring substances and wine. 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.