This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).

For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan.

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New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following Application. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.

General procedure
A1135 – Beta-galactosidase from Bacillus licheniformis as a Processing Aid (Enzyme): to permit the use of a new source of beta-galactosidase from Bacillus licheniformis to be used as a processing aid during the production of reduced lactose or lactose free milk and dairy products.
Received: 10 August 2016

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Other matters
Amendment to Schedule 20 – Maximum residue limits (MRLs) [Australia only]

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has notified FSANZ of applications or variations to the APVMA MRL Standard that the APVMA considers will likely result in variations to Schedule 20 if they are granted.

More information on these notifications is available from our maximum residue limits page.

Calls for public comment - Proposed variations to Schedule 20

The APVMA has called for public comment on a number of proposed variations to Schedule 20.

Information can be found on the APVMA website.

Gazettal of amendments to Schedule 20

The APVMA has registered amendments to Schedule 20 on the Federal Register of Legislation. For further information go to the Register.

Information Publication Scheme - Important information for applicants and submitters

Under the Information Publication Scheme all applications to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, as well as submissions on applications and proposals, will be published on our website.

We will not publish any material provided in-confidence. Applications will be published when we publicly notify FSANZ's decision after an Administrative Assessment has been completed and the application has been accepted. Submissions will be published as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period. Where large numbers of documents are involved, FSANZ will make these available on CD, rather than on the website.

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/changes/circulars/Pages/NotificationCircular24-16.aspx