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Finalised Applications to 30 June 2016 (as at 1 September 2016)
* These applications were carried over from the NHMRC with the formation of the National Food Authority (NFA) on 19 August 1991 and were ‘deactivated’ with no further work being carried out on them either because they: did not meet the definition of an application under the NFA Act; or were policy issues and intended to be addressed as part of the NFA’s Policy Review; or were duplications of other projects; or no change to the then Australian Food Standards Code was required. Application Final
Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A001 – Canned Abalone Meat with Sulphur Dioxide, Sodium Metabisulphite & Sodium Sulphite
6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A002 – Carbonised Milk Withdrawn 21/2/1992 A003 – Microbiological Standards for Dairy
Products Withdrawn 31/3/1992
A004 – Aspartame & Acesulphame K in Flavoured Yoghurt
29/7/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
A005 – Potassium Chloride as a Food Additive 11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A006 – Formulated Meal Replacement
Standard Withdrawn 19/3/1992
A007 – Vegetable Oil Blend as a Processing Aid
Withdrawn 26/8/1992
A008 – Polyetherimide Resin for Food Contact Use
Withdrawn 27/11/1991
A009 – Silicon Dioxide as an Anti-caking Agent 11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A010 – Water-Absorbing Sachets containing
Sodium Polyacrylate for Food *
A011 – False-bottomed Polyethylene Tray containing Moisture Absorber
*
A012 – Liquid Smoke as a Flavouring Withdrawn 21/81992 A013 – Revised Standard for Labelling of
Alcoholic Beverages - Standard Drinks 23/6/1993 Gazetted 22/12/1994 (Amendment 23)
A014 – Waxing of Citrus Fruits 5/6/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17) A015 – Definition of Scotch Whisky 29/7/1992
15/2/1996 after AAT decision
Rejected at Full Assessment Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30)
A016 – Hydrogenated Ditallow Quaternary Ammonium Chloride as a Processing Aid
Withdrawn 26/3/1993
A017 – Calcium Citrate in Infant Formula Withdrawn 27/4/1992 A018 – Cationic Co-polymer of Dimethylamine
& Epichlorohydrin *
A019 – Plastics for Food Contact Use – Polymer Additive – Glycerolate
19/3/1992 *
A020 – Printing Inks inside Drink Bottle Screw Caps
Withdrawn 12/1/1993
A021 – Eritine – Food Additive Withdrawn 17/1/1992 A022 – Linpac Polystyrene Trays Withdrawn 3/2/1992 A023 – Meats Canned & Cured – Group I
Modifying Agents Withdrawn 5/8/1992
A024 – Gellan gum 19/3/1992 * A025 – Ethylene Acrylic Acid Co-polymers 19/3/1992 * A026 – Potassium Sorbate in Bakers Filling 21/7/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A027 – Frozen Yoghurt – Increase in PH Level 17/6/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment A028 – β-Cyclodextrin as a Processing Aid 26/6/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A029 – Calcium in Jams & Spreads Withdrawn 28/10/1991 A030 – EDTA in Mayonnaise Withdrawn 31/3/1993
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A031 – Calcium Disodium EDTA in Canned Seafood
Withdrawn 16/10/1991
A032 – Calcium Disodium EDTA in Soft Drinks Withdrawn 7/4/1993 A033 – α-Amylase as a Flour Treatment Agent 6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A034 – Group V Humectants in Bakers’ Filling Taken to be Withdrawn 28/10/1991 A035 – Irganox 245 Withdrawn 6/2/1992 A036 – Organic Acid Mixture as a Processing
Aid for Fresh Meat Withdrawn 16/1/1992
A037 – Draft Standard for Wine Products Withdrawn 14/4/1992 A038 – Psyllium Seed Husk in Breakfast
Cereals Withdrawn 13/2/1992
A039 – Sorbic Acid in Bubble Gum 19/3/1992 * A040 – Stevioside – Artificial Sweetener Withdrawn 9/9/1992 A041 – Sucralose as an Artificial Sweetener 29/7/1992
15/6/1993
Returned by to NFA by Ministers for reconsideration
Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A042 – Sucralose Liquid Concentrate 29/7/1992 15/6/1993
Returned by to NFA by Ministers for reconsideration
Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A043 – Tape for Gable Top Beverage Containers
Withdrawn 31/12/1991
A044 – Adhesive Labels on Raw Fruits & Vegetables
4/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A045 – Definition of Carbohydrate Withdrawn 30/6/1992 A046 – Printing Inks on Food * A047 – Alitame as an Artificial Sweetener 23/6/1993 Gazetted 10/12/1993 (Amendment 18) A048 – Aspartame as a Bulk Table Top Artificial
Sweetener 1/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15)
A049 – Cadmium Levels in Cocoa & Chocolate 23/6/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A050 – Enzyme-modified Whipping Protein Withdrawn 18/8/1992 A051 – Isomalt in Biscuits, Cakes, Pastry &
Other Flour Products, excluding Bread 5/5/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
A052 – Isomalt in Custard Mix, Dessert Mix & Custard & Blancmange Powder
5/5/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
A053 – Potassium Sorbate on Semi-dry, Heat-treated Manufactured Meats
11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A054 – Sulphur Dioxide in Uncooked Mechanically-separated Poultry Meat
Withdrawn 12/2/1992
A055 – Revised Standard for Reduced Fat & Low Fat Cheese
6/8/1993 1/12/1994 (amended
drafting)
Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A056 – Microcrystalline Cellulose in Reduced Fat Cheese & Cheese Products in Salad Dressings
6/8/1993 1/12/1994 (amended
drafting)
Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A057 – Modifying Agents in Reduced & Low Fat Cheese & Cheese Products
6/8/1993 1/12/1994 (amended
drafting)
Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A058 – Vitamin A & Calcium Restoration in Reduced & Low Fat Cheese & Cheese Products
23/6/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A059 – Fruit Sugar Syrup Withdrawn 30/6/1992 A060 – Titanium Dioxide in Plastic Icing 23/7/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A061 – Isomalt in Ice Cream & Related
Products 5/5/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
A062 – Essential Oils in Marmalades & Ginger Marmalade
17/6/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A063 – Microbiological Standard for Mineral Water
22/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15)
A064 – Alcohol-free & Low Alcohol Beer 23/7/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A065 – Sulphur Dioxide in Wine Withdrawn 12/8/1992 A066 – ‘Methode Champenoise’ Labelling of
Wine Withdrawn 14/4/1992
A067 – Revised Standard for Chocolate 6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 A068 – Warning Statement on Modified Lactose
Milk 6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A069 – Standard for Breakfast Cereals Withdrawn 28/5/1992 A070 – Sulphur Dioxide in Jam 1/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15) A071 – Inclusion of a Listeria Standard in Part H
– Milk & Other Dairy Products 17/6/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A072 – Vanilla Extract - Method of Analysis Withdrawn 30/4/1992 A073 – Revised Standard for Meat 6/8/1993 Gazetted 16/3/1995 (Amendment 25) A074 – Confectionery Print Size Amendments 22/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15) A075 – Soy Beverages Standard Withdrawn 8/11/1991 A076 – Labelling of Food Additives containing
Gluten *
A077 – Cyasorb UV-3346 Withdrawn 17/12/1991 A078 – Development of a Fruit Wine Standard 22/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15) A079 – Variation to Standard C4 – Meat Pie &
Meat & Vegetable Pie 28/1/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A080 – Use of the Term ‘Sugars’ in Standard O1 – Cordials, Syrups & Toppings
9/9/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15)
A081 – Addition of Aspartame to Reduced Fat & Low Fat Ice Cream
29/7/1992 Gazetted 18/1/1993 (Amendment 14)
A082 – α-Amylase as a Processing Aid in Starch, Alcohol & Brewing Industries (Enzyme)
6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A083 – Use of Vinylidene Fluoride –Hexafluoropropylene Elastomer
19/3/1992 *
A084 – Food Grade Printing Ink 19/3/1992 * A085 – Amendment to the Food Additive Code
Numbers 14/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15)
A086 – Country of Origin Labelling for Fruit Juice
19/3/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A087 – Standard for Jelly 5/5/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment A088 – Labelling requirements for Frozen Meat,
Fish & Shell Fish 3/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A089 – Everfresh Bags as Food Packaging Receptacles
Withdrawn 16/12/1991
A090 – Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE) as a Boiled Water Additive
Withdrawn 6/1/1992
A091 – Use of the Words ‘Smoke Flavoured Fish’
22/10/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15)
A092 – Declaration of Preservatives in Non-retail Packs
3/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A093 – Exemption of Alcoholic Beverages from Ingredient Listing Requirements
29/7/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A094 – Baking Compounds & Baking Powder 17/6/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment A095 – Antioxidants in Beer & Cider 17/11/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A096 – Use of Food Additive Code Numbers 19/3/92 * A097 – Thiamin Fortification of Flour for Bread 9/9/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15) A098 – Variation to Standard R7 – Infant
Formula - Editorial Correction Withdrawn 6/5/1992
A099 – Identification of Lots * A100 – Use of the Term ‘Mass’ rather than
‘Weight’ 6/7/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A101 – Lead time for Caffeine Labelling of Kola Drinks
*
A102 – Extension of Ingredient Labelling Requirements
1/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A103 – Gold in Wine 7/1/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A104 – National Egg Quality Standard 17/6/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment A105 – Amendment to Standard A8 – Artificial
Sweetening Substances Withdrawn 26/8/1992
A106 – Sodium Metabisulphate in Meat Pies & Sausage Roll Fillings
Withdrawn 8/10/1992
A107 – α-Acetolactate Decarboxylase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A108 – Flavoured Cultured Milk 9/9/1992 Gazetted 25/3/1993 (Amendment 15) A109 – Aspartame in Yoghurt Products Withdrawn 15/7/1992 A110 – Printing Inks inside Soft Drink Bottle
Screw Caps with Membrane Seals 30/1/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A111 – Development of a Standard for Food Drinks to make Provision for AKTA-VITE
4/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A112 – Benzoic Acid & Citric Acid as Preservatives on Hard Boiled Eggs
Withdrawn 10/5/1993
A113 – Preservatives in Sauce Withdrawn 25/8/1992 A114 – Complex Carbohydrase from Humicola
insolens as a Processing Aid (Enzyme) 24/3/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A115 – Labelling of Cottage Cheese Withdrawn 5/2/1992 A116 – Gellan Gum in Restructured Ginger
Products Withdrawn 29/5/1992
A117 – Clarification of Approved Source Provisions for Packaged Water
Withdrawn 17/2/1992
A118 – Aspartame & Acesulphame K in Packaged Mixed Alcoholic Beverages
4/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A119 – Amino Acid Fortification of an Oat Slice Withdrawn 27/4/1992 A120 – Magnesium Chloride & Calcium
Sulphate in Tofu 7/1/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A121 – Ascorbic Acid in Fresh Orange Juice 11/8/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A122 – Definition of Tomato Juice Withdrawn 9/4/1992 A123 – Maltitol as a Bulk Sweetener 24/3/1993 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A124 – Staminade Drink 25/2/93 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A125 – Addition of Colours to Imitation Cream 11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A126 – Sodium Benzoate in Novelty Cake
Decorations 23/7/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A127 – Ascorbic Acid as a Processing Aid in Processed Fruit
24/3/1992 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A128 – Country of Origin – Print Size Requirements for Packaged Fruit & Vegetables
9/9/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A129 – Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Citrate & Calcium Lactate in Beef Jerky
Withdrawn 15/6/1992
A130 – Country of Origin – Print Size Requirements for Unpackaged Foods
8/3/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A131 – Use of Polydimethylsiloxane 22/5/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A132 – Country of Origin – Imported
Unpackaged Fish 17/3/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A133 – Country of Origin – Print Size/Advertising Requirements for Imported Unpackaged Foods
8/3/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A134 – Country of Origin – Print Size Requirements for Packaged Foods
9/9/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A135 – Country of Origin – Print Size Requirements for Packaged Dried Fruits
9/9/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A136 – Country of Origin – Print Size Requirements for Canned Fruit & Vegetables
9/9/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A137 – Sulphur Dioxide on Table Grapes 11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A138 – Whipped Thickened Light Cream & Sugars
11/2/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16)
A139 – Approval for the Use of Royal Jelly 24/3/1993 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A140 – Ultra-Pasteurised Milk & Cream
Products 23/4/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A141 – Gellan Gum as a Modifying Agent 4/12/1992 Gazetted 12/7/1993 (Amendment 16) A142 – Review of Standard H1 – Milk & Liquid
Milk Products Withdrawn 5/3/1993
A143 – Inclusion of a ‘Frostings and Frosting Mixes’ Category
23/7/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A144 – Antioxidant Mixtures for Fruit & Vegetables
Withdrawn 23/9/1992
A145 – Magnesium Stearate in Bee Pollen Tablets
20/8/1992 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A146 – Labelling of Vanilla & Other Flavouring Essences
3/12/1992 Rejected at Full Assessment
A147 – Use of Powdered Cellulose in Bubblegum
13/6/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A148 – Update Australian Standard Method for Penicillin Detection in Milk
13/6/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A149 – Food Acids, Herbs & Spices in Canned Vegetables
13/6/1993 Gazetted 12/10/1993 (Amendment 17)
A150 – Honey Clarified Wine 21/7/1993 Rejected at Full Assessment A151 – Country of Origin Labelling of Pig Meat
Products Withdrawn 26/11/1993
A152 – Ion Exchange Resins to de-acidify Pineapple Juice
23/6/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A153 – Labelling of Drained Weight of Foods 15/9/1993 Rejected at Full Assessment A154 – Additives for Prawns & Shrimps 15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A155 – Amendment to Soft Drink & Fruit Drink
Standards Withdrawn 23/11/1992
A156 – Definition of Country of Origin Labelling Terms
Withdrawn 29/11/1993
A157 – Classification of Olive Oils 15/2/1994 Rejected at Full Assessment A158 – Orange Peel Extract in Fruit Drinks,
Cordials & Soft Drinks 6/9/1993 Gazetted 27/7/1994 (Amendment 21)
A159 – Preservatives in Soy Sauce Withdrawn 13/4/1993 A160 – Panucin as a Processing Aid in Baking Taken to be Withdrawn 31/12/1993 A161 – Definition of Country of Origin Labelling
Terms Withdrawn 26/11/1993
A162 – Date Marking of Bread 15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19) A163 – Vegetable Gums in Bread 22/12/1993 Gazetted 27/7/1994 (Amendment 21) A164 – Butylated Hydroxytoluene in Chewing
Gum Withdrawn 20/5/1993
A165 – Maximum Residue Limits – Clethodim (November 1992)
15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A166 – Maximum Residue Limits – Difenoconazole (November 1992)
15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A167 – Maximum Residue Limits – Furathiocarb (November 1992)
15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A168 – Maximum Residue Limits – Pyridate (November 1992)
15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A169 – Maximum Residue Limits – Tebuconazole (November 1992)
15/9/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 19)
A170 – Maximum Residue Limits – Cyanamide, Fenoxaprop-ethyl, Flusilazole & Fluvalinate (November 1992)
27/10/1993 Gazetted 11/5/1994 (Amendment 20)
A171 – Maximum Residue Limits – Thifensulfuron & Imazethapyr (November 1992)
27/10/1993 Gazetted 11/5/1994 (Amendment 20)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A172 – Maximum Residue Limits – Norflurazon, Flutriafol, Fenvalerate & Sethoxydim (November 1992)
6/8/1993 Gazetted 9/3/1994 (Amendment 24)
A173 – Provisions for Modified Starches 23/11/1993 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22) A174 – Inulin as a Food Withdrawn 21/5/1993 A175 – Calcium Hydroxide in Maize (Corn)
Flour 7/5/1993 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A176 – Labelling Requirements for Ingredients considered Miscellaneous Foods
10/12/1993 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A177 – Sulphiting Agents in Sliced & Diced Apple
10/12/1993 Gazetted 27/7/1994 (Amendment 21)
A178 – Development of a Wine Products Standard
5/4/1994 Gazetted 9/3/1995 (Standard P4) (Amendment 24)
Gazetted 14/6/1995 (Standard P6) (Amendment 27)
A179 – Nucleotides as Food Additives in Infant Formula
Withdrawn 30/3/1993
A180 – Flavoured Wine & Wine Cocktail Products
27/6/1993 17/3/1994
Rejected at Preliminary Assessment (this decision was then set aside by AAT on 7/9/1993)
Gazetted 14/6/1995 (Amendment 27)
A181 – Maximum Residue Limits – Veterinary Insecticides (March 1993)
15/2/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A182 – Maximum Residue Limits – Crop Insecticides (March 1993)
15/2/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A183 – Maximum Residue Limits – Crop Fungicides (March 1993)
15/2/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A184 – Maximum Residue Limits – Herbicides & Related Products (March 1993)
15/2/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A185 – Maximum Residue Limits – Veterinary Antibiotics (March 1993)
15/2/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A186 – Labelling of Sodium Metabisulphite as a Component of Food
15/9/1993 Rejected at Full Assessment
A187 – Calcium disodium EDTA in Fruit-flavoured Soft Drinks
4/1/1994 Gazetted 14/10/1994 (Amendment 22)
A188 – Permission to use Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate in Electrolyte drinks
3/5/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A189 – Permission to use Lactitol in Food 23/6/1994 Gazetted 22/12/1994 (Amendment 23) A190 – SUA – Fish Processing Aid Taken to be withdrawn 2/2/1994 A191 – Maximum Residue Limits – Crop
Insecticides (July 1993) 22/9/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A192 – Maximum Residue Limits – Herbicides & Related Products (July 1993)
22/9/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A193 – Maximum Residue Limits – Veterinary Insecticides (July 1993)
22/9/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A194 – Maximum Residue Limits – Crop Fungicides (July 1993)
22/9/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A195 – Maximum Residue Limits – Veterinary Drugs (July 1993)
22/9/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A196 – Chlorella Withdrawn 29/10/1993 A197 – Fermented Milk Drink Withdrawn 31/1/1994 A198 – Carthamus (Safflower) Extract as a
Food Colour Taken to be withdrawn 7/9/1994
A199 – Alcohol Content of Fruit Wines 12/8/1994 Gazetted 22/12/1994 (Amendment 23) A200 – Flavourings in Breads 30/8/1994 Gazetted 26/9/1995 (Amendment 28)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A201 – Use of the Term ‘Fresh’ with respect to Milk & Milk Products
Withdrawn 10/2/1994
A202 – Designation for a Food Additive Number for Disodium 5’-ribonucleotides
3/5/1994 Gazetted 22/12/1994 (Amendment 23)
A203 – Mercury in Fish 12/8/1994 Gazetted 14/6/1995 (Amendment 27) A204 – Aspartame in Baked Goods 3/5/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26) A205 – Aspartame in Flavoured Modified Milk,
Custard Mix, Custard Powder & Blancmange Powder
3/5/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A206 – Aspartame in Carbohydrate-modified Foods
3/5/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A207 – Aspartame in Canned Fruit Withdrawn 17/3/1994 A208 – Cadmium in Rice Crackers 30/11/1994 Gazetted 8/4/1999 (Amendment 43) A209 – Food acids in Cured & Salted Meat 9/1/1995 Gazetted 26/9/1995 (Amendment 28) A210 – Country of Origin Labelling – Increased
Print Size 15/2/1994 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A211 – Silver Metal on Cake Decorations 21/10/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26) A212 –Use of Propionic Acid, Benzoic Acid &
Potassium Sorbate with Boiled Peanuts Withdrawn 7/8/1995
A213 – Maximum Residue Limits (December 1993)
30/11/1994 Gazetted 14/6/1995 (Amendment 27)
A214 – Labelling of Organic Foods Withdrawn 16/6/1995 A215 – Use of Thickeners in Fruit-flavoured
Spreads & Fillings 24/11/1994 Gazetted 10/4/1995 (Amendment 26)
A216 – Marinated Dried Beef Snack 9/2/1995 Gazetted 26/9/1995 (Amendment 28) A217 – Inulin in Table Spreads 9/1/1995 Gazetted 14/6/1995 (Amendment 27) A218 – Cadmium in Potatoes Withdrawn 11/9/1995 A219 – Labelling of Aspartame 10/8/1995 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A220 – Preservatives in Electrolyte Drinks Withdrawn 5/1/1996 A221 – Camel Meat in Standard C1 3/7/1995 Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30) A222 – Citric / Isocitric Acid in Orange Juice Withdrawn 16/1/1995 A223 – Cadmium in Crustaceans Withdrawn 11/8/1995 A224 – Deletion of Reference to Crude Fibre for
Fibre Claims in Bread 24/7/1995 Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30)
A225 – Labelling for Canola Oil 9/2/1995 Gazetted 26/9/1995 (Amendment 28) A226 – Cadmium in Pasta Products Taken to be withdrawn 16/1/1995 A227 –Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone 5/10/1995 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A228 – Maximum Permitted Concentration for
Cadmium in Poppy & Other Oilseeds Withdrawn 26/10/1994
A229 – Permission to use ‘Reduced Energy’ in Labelling of Beer
8/6/1995 Rejected at Full Assessment
A230 – Use of Sucralose Acetate Isobutyrate & Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
10/8/1995 Rejected at Full Assessment
A231 – Titanium Dioxide in Confectionery 6/4/1995 Gazetted 26/9/1995 (Amendment 28) A232 – Acid Salts in Soft Drinks & Fruit Drinks 21/8/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29) A233 – Labelling of Electrolyte Drinks 22/11/1995 Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30) A234 –Benzoic Acid or its Salts in Frostings &
Icings 8/11/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29)
A235 – 4-Hexylresorcinol in Uncooked Prawns 8/11/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29) A236 – Monounsaturated Sunflower Oil 5/10/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29) A237 – Artificial Flavouring Substances 23/1/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A238 – Sodium Stearoyl Acrylate in Desserts 4/4/1996 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A239 – Maximum Residue Limits (January
1995) 11/9/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29)
A240 – Standard for Yakult Fermented Milk Drink
Withdrawn 22/12/1995
A241 – Sorbic Acid & its Salts for Use in Indonesian-style Soy Sauce
Withdrawn 2/1/1996
A242 – Kava 11/12/1995 Gazetted 10/10/1997 (Amendment 36) A243 – Mucorpepsin (Aspartic Proteinase) in
Cheese & Cheese Products 22/4/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A244 – Labelling & Composition of Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Withdrawn 5/7/1996
A245 – Whipped Thickened Cream 23/2/1996 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A246 – Polydextrose in Baked Goods 2/4/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A247 – Vitamin E in Table Spreads,
Margarines, Fats & Oils 23/4/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A248 – Aspartame and Acesulphame K in Chewing Gum
1/2/1996 Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30)
A249 – Labelling of Alcoholic Beverages 1/12/1995 Rejected at Full Assessment A250 – Use of Cyclamate & Saccharin in
Reduced-energy Soft Drinks & Fruit Drinks 13/6/1996 Rejected at Inquiry
A251 – Use of Six Artificial Sweetening Substances in Reduced-energy Cordials, Syrups & Toppings
18/10/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A252 – Agar, Alginic Acid, Alginates for coating Raw Peeled Potatoes
15/5/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A253 – Titratable Acidity in Ultra-pasteurised Whipped Thickened Cream
2/4/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A254 – Use of Acesulphame K in Electrolyte Drinks & Electrolyte Drink Bases
18/10/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A255 – Use of Acesulphame K in Soft Drinks & Soft Drink Bases
18/10/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A256 – Use of Acesulphame K in Spoon-for-spoon Products
18/10/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A257 – Warning Statement on Unpasteurised Goat Milk
Withdrawn 18/4/1996
A258 –Powdered Cellulose in Shredded or Grated Cheese
25/11/1995 Gazetted 27/6/1996 (Amendment 30)
A259 – Use of Dimethyl Dicarbonate 7/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A260 – Breox Antifoams for Potato & Vegetable
Processing Withdrawn 13/9/1995
A261 – Natamycin for Surface Treatment of Shredded & Grated Cheese
Withdrawn 24/8/1998
A262 – Processed Eucheuma Seaweed 30/10/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A263 – Citrus Peel Extracts Withdrawn 3/9/1996 A264 – Lipase in Baked Goods 27/6/1996 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A265 – Casein Phosphopeptide Calcium
Phosphate Complexes in Confectionery Withdrawn 11/12/1995
A266 – Titanium Dioxide as a Food Colour 1/2/1996 Gazetted 31/10/1996 (Amendment 31) A267 – Powdered Cellulose in Biscuits, Cakes,
Pastries & Other Flour Products, excluding Bread
9/11/1995 Gazetted 4/4/1996 (Amendment 29)
A268 – Colourings on Food Surfaces 16/7/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A269 – Sulphur Dioxide in Jams & Jam
Products Withdrawn 17/10/1995
A270 – Cheeses made from Fresh Milk 5/3/1997 Rejected at Full Assessment A271 – Oxidised Polythene Use on Citrus Fruit 11/3/1998 Gazetted 13/8/1998 (Amendment 40) A272 – Ascorbic Acid in Soft Drinks &
Electrolyte Drinks 20/6/1996 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32)
A273 – Revision of Schedule for Identity of Orange Juice
Withdrawn 3/9/1996
A274 – Standardisation of Olive Oil Products Withdrawn 17/4/1996 A275 – Malt & Malt Extract 22/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A276 – Hydrogen Peroxide in Thickened Cream Withdrawn 8/9/1997 A277 – Inulin & Fructooligosaccharides as
Dietary Fibre 10/5/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A278 – Use of Microcrystalline Cellulose as a Group I Modifying Agent
4/10/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A279 – Fluoride in Natural Mineral Water Withdrawn 15/11/1995 A280 – Salatrim Withdrawn 2/2/1998 A281 – Animal Protein Content of Canned Foods for Infants & Young Children
7/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A282 – CaNa2 EDTA in Canned Crustaceans & Molluscs
7/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A283 – Maximum Residue Limits (September 1995)
12/9/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A284 – Flavourings in Coffee 3/4/1996 Gazetted 20/12/1996 (Amendment 32) A285 – Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate as an
Approved Additive for Imitation Cream Withdrawn 27/11/1996
A286 – Flavourings in Coffee Withdrawn 2/11/1995 A287 – Approve the Use of Saccharin with
Other Permitted Sweeteners Withdrawn 23/7/1996
A288 – Packaging that protects against Vitamin Loss in Milk
15/8/1996 Rejected at Full Assessment
A289 – Extended Use of Lysozyme in Cheese 22/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A290 – D-Tagatose: Amendment of Labelling
Provisions Withdrawn 18/6/1997
A291 – Sulphite in Dehydrated Vegetables Withdrawn 22/5/1996 A292 – Extension of Permission for Silicon
Dioxide in Standard H9 – Cheese & Cheese Products
1/7/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A293 – Standard for Free Range Eggs Withdrawn 11/9/1997 A294 – Casein Phosphopeptide – Calcium
Phosphate Complex Withdrawn 27/4/1997
A295 – Sulphur Dioxide as a Dough Relaxant in Pastry Products
Withdrawn 6/5/1996
A296 – Mercury in Ling (Fish) 27/6/1996 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A297 – Reduced Fat Peanut Butter 31/1/1997 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35) A298 – Cadmium in Cocoa Products Withdrawn 18/10/1997 A299 – Vitamin E Addition to Fruit Drinks Withdrawn 20/8/1996 A300 – Colours in Fats & Oils 10/7/1997 Gazetted 23/7/1998 (Amendment 39)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A301 – Maximum Residue Limits (Dimethoate) 16/12/1996 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35) A302 – Edible Coatings on Cheese 1/12/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A303 – Ergot in Cereal Grain 26/2/1997 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (Amendment 47) A304 – Xylanase in Baked Products including
Bread 28/11/1996 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34)
A305 – Testing for Pseudomonas aeruginosa 10/2/1997 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35) A306 – Health warning on Alcoholic Beverages Withdrawn 6/12/1996 A307 – Maximum Residue Limits (April 1996) 10/2/1997 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35) A308 – Fibrinogen & Thrombin Use in Re-
formed Meat, Poultry & Fish Products 20/11/1998 Gazetted 8/1/1999 (Amendment 42)
A309 – Addition of Sucralose to Electrolyte Drink Bases & Electrolyte Drinks
14/1/1997 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35)
A310 – Permit the Addition of Sucralose to Sugar-sweetened Chewing Gum
21/1/1997 Gazetted 28/8/1997 (Amendment 35)
A311 – Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy) Propionate as an Artificial Flavour
Withdrawn 19/7/1996
A312 – Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil as a Base for Artificial Sweeteners
23/7/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A313 – Maximum Residue Limits (Dithiocarbamates)
11/5/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A314 – Sulphur Dioxide in Dried Tomatoes Withdrawn 14/5/1997 A315 – Development of a Standard for
Biodynamic Food Withdrawn 20/9/1996
A316 – Generic Health Claims on Foods Withdrawn 20/9/1996 A317 – Xylanase Processing Aid for Starch 11/6/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A318 – Erythorbic Acid in Processed &
Minimally Processed Fruit & Vegetable Products
31/8/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A319 – Edible Coatings on Minimally Processed Fruit & Vegetables
23/6/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A320 – New Mineral (Added Nutrient) Chromium Picolinate
Withdrawn 17/10/1996
A321 – Alitame in Sugar-sweetened Gum, Electrolyte Drinks & Drink Bases (Sports Drinks) & Spoon-for-spoon Products
23/6/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A322 – Use of Xylitol in Confectionery 30/4/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A323 – Pictorial Representations on the Labels
of Soft Drinks Withdrawn 3/12/1996
A324 – Erythrosine in Preserved Cherries 7/2/1997 Gazetted 15/5/1997 (Amendment 34) A325 – Food Inks Withdrawn 16/10/1996 A326 – Decaffeinated Tea Withdrawn 27/11/1996 A327 – Deletion of Calvados from Standard P3 12/9/1997 Gazetted 13/3/1998 (Amendment 38) A328 – Maximum Residue Limits – Glyphosate
in Soya Bean Withdrawn 28/10/1997
A329 – Use of Zinc Oxide as a Food Additive 23/6/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37) A330 – Deletion of Maximum Residue Limits
(December 1996) 14/6/1997 Gazetted 31/12/1997 (Amendment 37)
A331 – Maximum Residue Limits (December 1996)
Est 10/10/1998 Gazetted 8/7/1999 (Amendment 44)
A332 – Fresh & Frozen Poultry Meat Temperatures
Withdrawn est 30/9/1997
A333 – Lactose-free Food for Specific Dietary Use
26/11/1997 Gazetted 23/7/1998 (Amendment 39)
A334 – Alcoholic Requirement for Vanilla Essence
12/11/1997 Gazetted 23/7/1998 (Amendment 39)
A335 – Labelling foods containing Trans Fatty Acids
Withdrawn 12/2/1997
A336 – Exemption of Warning Statement for Pollen Products
Withdrawn 11/9/1997
A337 – Folic Acid in Supplementary Foods 20/5/1998 Gazetted 8/1/1999 (Amendment 42) A338 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant
Soybeans 30/9/1999 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A339 – Maximum Residue Limits (April 1997) 3/6/1999 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (non-antibiotics & deletion of antibiotic) (Amendment 47)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55)
A340 – Maximum Residue Limits – Sulphur Dioxide in Longans
Withdrawn 11/7/1997
A341 – Oil & Linters derived from Insect-protected Cotton Seed Lines 531, 757 & 1076
22/12/1999 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A342 – Fortification of Milk Substitutes of Vegetable Origin
Withdrawn 10/2/1998
A343 – Labelling of Food described as Organic Withdrawn 1/7/2003 A344 – Caffeine in Non-alcoholic Beverages Withdrawn 6/12/2000 A345 – Sodium Acrylate in Moisture-absorbent
Sachets 11/2/1998 Gazetted 13/8/1998 (Amendment 40)
A346 – Food produced from Insect-protected Corn Line MON810
26/10/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A347 – Maximum Residue Limits (August 1997) 30/11/98 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (non-antibiotics) (Amendment 47)
Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Cephalonium) Amendment 60)
A348 – Roquefort Cheese Withdrawn 28/5/1999 A349 – Maximum Residue Limits (October
1997) 30/6/98 Gazetted 8/1/1999 (Amendment 42)
A350 – Use of Erythritol 12/4/1999 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (Amendment 47) A351 – Sulphur Dioxide in Longans 30/11/1998 Gazetted 8/4/1999 (Amendment 43) A352 – Maximum Residue Limits (November
1997) 30/6/1998 Gazetted 8/1/1999 (Amendment 42)
A353 – Drinking Yoghurt as a Supplementary Food
Withdrawn 7/10/1998
A354 –Transglutaminase as a Processing Aid 20/11/1998 Gazetted 8/1/1999 (Amendment 42) A355 – Food produced from Glyphosate-
tolerant Cotton Line 1445 26/10/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A356 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, March, May, June 1998)
31/12/1998 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (non-antibiotics) (Amendment 47)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55)
A357 – Swiss Raw Milk Cheeses 30/9/1999 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (Amendment 47) A358 – Use of Methylene Chloride as a
Processing Aid in the Decaffeination of Tea 25/3/1999 Gazetted 2/9/1999 (Amendment 45)
A359 – Alcohol Warning Statement 8/6/2000 Rejected at Full Assessment
A360 – Use of Industrial Hemp as a Novel Food 28/2/2002 Rejected by Ministerial Council 24/5/2002
A361 – Maximum Residue Limits (July 1998) 31/12/1998 Gazetted 16/12/1999 (non-antibiotics) (Amendment 47)
Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Cephuroxine) (Amendment 60)
A362 – Food produced from Glyphosate-tolerant Corn Line GA21
26/10/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A363 – Oil derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Canola Line GT73
26/10//2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A364 – Maximum Residue Limits (September 1998)
3/6/1999 Gazetted 27/4/2000 (non-antibiotics & deletion of antibiotic) (Amendment 48)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55)
Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Ceftiofur) (Amendment 60)
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A365 – Maximum Residue Limits (October 1998)
3/6/1999 Gazetted 27/4/2000 (non-antibiotics) (Amendment 48)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55)
A366 – Maximum Residue Limits (November 1998)
3/6/1999 Gazetted 27/4/2000 (Amendment 48)
A367 – Cellulose-based Ion Exchange Resins 7/9/2000 Gazetted 20/12/2001 (Amendment 58) A368 – Bourbon Whisky 22/2/1999 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A369 – Maximum Residue Limits (December
1998) 6/12/1999 Gazetted 17/8/2000 (Amendment 50)
A370 – Maximum Residue Limits (February 1999)
6/12/1999 Gazetted 17/8/2000 (Amendment 50)
A371 – Phytase as a Processing Aid 27/7/2000 Gazetted 20/12/2001 (Amendment 52) A372 – Oil derived from Glufosinate
Ammonium-tolerant Canola Lines Topas 19/2 & T45 & Oil derived from Glufosinate Ammonium-tolerant & Pollination-controlled Canola Lines Ms1, Ms8, Rf1, Rf2 & Rf3.
20/9/2001 Gazetted 9/5/2002 (Amendment 59)
A373 – Pectinesterase as a Processing Aid 22/2/2001 Gazetted 20/12/2001 A374 – Maximum Residue Limits (March 1999) 6/12/1999 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (non-antibiotics)
(Amendment 52) Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics)
(Amendment 55) A375 – Food derived from Glufosinate Ammonium-
tolerant Corn Line T25 20/9/2001 Gazetted 9/5/2002 (Amendment 59)
A376 – Warning Statements on Infant Formula / Foods
30/9/1999 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment
A377 – Use of Hemicellulose derived from Bacillus subtilis
Withdrawn 5/5/2000
A378 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Sugarbeet Line 77
20/9/2001 Gazetted 9/5/2002 (Amendment 59)
A379 – Oil & linters from Bromoxynil-tolerant Cotton Transformation Events 10211 & 10222
20/9/2001 Gazetted 9/5/2002 (Amendment 59)
A380 – Food from Insect-protected & Glufosinate Ammonium-tolerant DBT418 Corn
20/6/2002 Gazetted 17/9/2002 (Amendment 62)
A381 – Food derived from Glufosinate Ammonium-tolerant Corn DLL-25
Withdrawn 29/5/2000
A382 – Food derived from Insect-protected Potatoes Lines Bt-06, ATBt-06, ATBt04-31, ATBt04-36 & SPBt02-05
14/12/2000 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A383 – Food derived from Insect- & Leafroll Virus-protected Potatoes Lines RBMT21-129, RBMT21-350 & RBMT22-82
14/12/2000 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A384 – Food derived from Insect- & Virus Y-protected Potatoes Lines RBMT15-101, SEM15-02 & SEM15-15
14/12/2000 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A385 – Food derived from Insect-protected Bt-176 Corn
22/2/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A386 – Food derived from Insect-protected Bt-11 Corn
22/2/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A387 – Food derived from High Oleic Soy Bean Lines 694-1, 694-19 & G168
26/10/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A388 –Oil from Bromoxynil-tolerant Canola Line Westar-Oxy-235
20/6/2002 Gazetted 17/9/2002 (Amendment 62)
A389 – Food derived from Cotton Seed Cry2Aa Construct
Withdrawn 23/7/1999
A390 – Amendment to Standard A18 13/4/2000 Rejected at Preliminary Assessment A391 – Sulphur Dioxide Use in Fresh Cut
Avocado 9/11/2000 Rejected at Full Assessment
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Application Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A392 – Maximum Residue Limits (May 1999) 22/12/1999 Gazetted 17/8/2000 (non-antibiotics and deletion of antibiotic) (Amendment 50)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55)
A393 – Bromo-chloro-Dimethylhydantoin (BCDMH) as a Processing Aid
13/11/2000 Gazetted 14/6/2001 (Amendment 54)
A394 – Formulated Caffeinated Beverages 17/7/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55) A395 – Unit Pricing of Foods 14/12/2000 Rejected at Full Assessment A396 – Erythrosine in Preserved Cherries 1/5/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55) A397 – Use of Stevioside as a Food Additive Withdrawn 28/6/2000 A398 – Maximum Residue Limits (September
1999) 22/5/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A399 – Review of Standard A1(19) – Claims made about Food
Withdrawn 25/7/2000
A400 – Pentaerythritol Ester of Wood Rosin on Citrus Fruit
Withdrawn 8/6/2001
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A401 – Maximum Residue Limits (November 1999)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
22/5/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (non-antibiotics) (Amendment 52)
Gazetted 30/8/2001 (antibiotics) (Amendment 55) A402 – Lipase from Genetically Modified
Aspergillus oryzae To permit an enzyme lipase sourced from a strain
of Aspergillus oryzae, which carries the gene coding for a lipase isolated from Rhizomucor miehei.
22/2/2001 Gazetted 20/12/2001 (Amendment 58)
A403 –BHT Residues in Food To extend the current permission to use the antioxidant, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (321), in the manufacture of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
Withdrawn 26/4/2001
A404 – Lactoperoxidase System To permit the use of Lactoperoxidase system as a processing aid.
5/12/2002 Gazetted 27/2/2003 (Amendment 65)
A405 – Maximum Residue Limits (December 1999)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
29/11/2001 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A406 – Permission for Use of Neotame To permit the use of Neotame as an artificial sweetener And flavour enhancer.
10/5/2001 Gazetted 30/8/2001 (Amendment 55)
A407 – Maximum Residue Limits (January 2000)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
26/6/2000 Gazetted 7/12/2000 (Amendment 52)
A408 – Import Tolerances for Dried Chillies
Withdrawn 23/10/2000
A409 – Maximum Residue Limits (March, April 2000)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
2/8/2001 Gazetted 20/12/2001 (Amendment 58)
A410 – Phytosterol Esters derived from Vegetable Oils
To approve the continued use of phytosterol esters derived from vegetable oils as novel food ingredients in table spreads.
10/5/2001 Gazetted 14/6/2001 (Amendment 50)
A411 – Pasteurisation of Orange Juice& Labelling of Unpasteurised Juice
To require the mandatory labelling of unpasteurised juice (including orange juice).
20/9/2001 Lapsed. 24/5/2002 Council sent back to FSANZ. Industry-driven Code of Practice
A412 – Ethylene oxide in Herbs & Spices
To extend the permissions for a maximum residue limit (MRL) of 20 mg/kg for ethylene oxide (EtO) in herbs and spices.
10/5/2000 10/5/2001
Gazetted 17/8/2000 (Amendment 50) (s.37) Inquiry
A413 – Irradiation of Herbs, Spices, Herbal Infusions & Nuts
To allow for the irradiation of nuts, oilseeds, herbs and spices and teas for reasons related to disinfection, disinfestation, sprout inhibition and weed control.
29/8/2001 Gazetted 20/9/2001 (Amendment 56)
A414 – Maximum Residue Limits (May, June 2000)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
2/8/2001 Gazetted 20/12/2001 (Amendment 58)
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A415 – Use of Sodium Acid Sulphate To approve the use of Sodium acid sulphate as a food acid.
Withdrawn 12/9/2001
A416 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Corn Line NK603
To permit the use in food of corn genetically modified to provide resistance to the herbicide Glyphosate.
22/4/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A417 – Tall Oil Non-esterified Phytosterols as Novel Food Ingredients
To approve the use of non-esterified phytosterols derived from tall oils as novel food ingredients.
22/4/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A418 – Labelling of Duty Free Spirits To exempt spirits and liqueurs destined for sale from duty free outlets from certain labelling requirements.
6/5/2002 Rejected by Ministerial Council 24/5/2002
A419 – Sorbic Acid in Edible Collagen Casings
To approve the use of Sorbic acid and its salts in the preparation of edible collagen casings and certain sausages enclosed in collagen casings to prevent microbial growth.
20/9/2001 Gazetted 9/5/2002 (Amendment 59)
A420 – Maximum Residue Limits (July, August, September, October 2000)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Withdrawn 11/7/2001
A421 – Standard T1 & Energy Drinks To allow the manufacture in Australia of non-alcoholic, water based beverages (energy drinks) enabling manufacturers to compete on an equal footing with NZ manufacturers.
Withdrawn 18/1/2001
A422 – Maximum Residue Limits – Antibiotics (September 2000)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A423 – Development of a Labelling Standard in the Food Standards Code
To include a requirement that all food must bear a label containing the name of the food, the food's lot identification and the name and business address in Australia of the packer, manufacturer, vendor or importer of the food.
9/11/2000 Gazetted 20/12/2000 (Amendment 53) (s.37)
A424 – Fortification of Foods with Calcium
To permit the voluntary addition of calcium to fruit/vegetable juices, fruit cordial, soups and cracker-type biscuits.
25/9/2003 10/3/2005 (1st Review) 22/9/2005 (2nd Review)
1st Review requested by Council 2/12/2004. 2nd Review requested by Council 19/5/2005. Gazetted 10/11/2005 (Amendment 82).
A425 – Lipase D To permit an enzyme ‘lipase D’ as a processing aid in edible fats and oils -
Withdrawn 01/3/2001
A426 – Maximum Residue Limits (December 2000, January, February 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Withdrawn 17/7/2001
A427 – Caffeine in Water-based Non-alcoholic Beverages
To permit the addition of caffeine to soft drinks and to other non-alcoholic beverages where the addition of flavourings is permitted.
Withdrawn 27/5/2003
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A428 – DHA-rich Marine Micro-algae (Schizochytrium sp.) & DHA-rich Oil derived from Schizochytrium sp. as Novel Food Ingredients
To allow the use of the marine micro-algae, Schizochytrium, and oil derived from marine micro-algae, Schizochytrium as novel food ingredients.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A429 – Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid & Carbonic Acid as Microbiological Control Agents
To allow the use of Hydrogen peroxide as a processing aid to control micro-organisms
Withdrawn 3/3/2003
A430 – Addition of Pro-Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Calcium to Biscuits
To allow the addition of carotene forms of Vitamin A and C to biscuits and to remove the sugar limit for biscuits fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Withdrawn 20/12/2002
A431 – Maximum Residue Limits (November, December 2000, January 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
29/11/2001 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A432 – Labelling of MSG in Restaurants
To require restaurants and other food outlets to declare if MSG has been added during food preparation.
25/9/2002 Rejected at Draft Assessment
A433 – Phytosterol Esters derived from Vegetable Oils in Breakfast Cereals
To permit phytosterol esters derived from vegetable oils as novel food ingredients in breakfast cereals.
8/10/2004 21/7/2005 (1st Review) 27/7/2006 (2nd Review)
1st Review requested by Council 10/12/2004 2nd Review requested by Council 15/9/2005 Gazetted 9/11/2006. (Amendment 89)
A434 – Phytosterol esters derived from Vegetable Oils in Low-fat Milk & Yoghurt
To permit phytosterol esters derived from vegetable oils as novel food ingredients in low-fat milk and low-fat yoghurt.
8/10/2004 21/7/2005 (1st Review) 27/7/2006 (2nd Review)
1st Review requested by Council 10/12/2004 2nd Review requested by Council 15/9/2005 Gazetted 9/11/2006. (Amendment 89)
A435 – Lipase from Genetically Modified Aspergillus oryzae
To approve the use of Lipase enzyme produced from a genetically modified strain Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A436 – Food derived from Oil And Linters derived from Insect-Protected Cotton containing Event 15985
To permit the use in food of oil and linters from cotton genetically modified to provide resistance to certain Lepidopteran insects and Bt pesticides.
8/8/2002 Gazetted 24/10/2002 (Amendment 63)
A437 – ARA & DHA Oils in Infant Formula
To allow the addition of ARA and DHA oils to infant formulas.
Withdrawn 22/8/2001
A438 – Gamma Cyclodextrin as a Novel Food Ingredient / Food Additive
To permit the use of gamma Cyclodextrin as a novel food.
6/3/2003 Gazetted 22/5/2003 (Amendment 66)
A439 – Maximum Residue Limits (March, April 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
29/11/2001 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A440 – Maximum Residue Limits – Antibiotics (April 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A441 – Maximum Residue Limit for Captan in Raspberries
To amend maximum residue limits for Captan in raspberries.
Withdrawn 25/6/2002
A442 – Maximum Residue Limits (May, June 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
29/11/2001 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A443 – Irradiation of Tropical Fruits – Breadfruit, Carambola, Custard Apple, Litchi, Longan, Mango, Mangosteen, Papaya & Rambutan
To permit the treatment of specified tropical fruits (breadfruit, carambola, custard apple, litchi, longan, mango, mangosteen, papaya and rambutan) with machine sourced electron beams or x-rays as a phytosanitary measure1 within the dose range of 150 Gy (minimum) to 1 kGy (maximum).
5/12/2002 Gazetted 27/2/2003 (Amendment 65)
A444 – Exemption from Notification Requirement – Standard 3.2.1 for Fundraising Events
To exempt fundraising events from the requirement to notify information to the appropriate enforcement agency.
22/4/2002 Rejected at Draft Assessment
A445 – Maximum Residue Limit – Ethylene Oxide
To extend the expiry date for a maximum residue limit for Ethylene oxide in herbs, spices and dried seasoning vegetables
26/9/2001 Gazetted 20/9/2001 (s.37) (Amendment 56) Gazetted 13/12/2002 (Final Assessment)
(Amendment 64) A446 – Food derived from Insect-
Protected & Glufosinate Ammonium-Tolerant Corn Line 1507
To permit the use in food of corn genetically modified to provide resistance to certain Lepidopteran insects and Glufosinate-ammonium.
8/5/2003 Gazetted 31/7/2003 (Amendment 67)
A447 – Maximum Residue Limits (July 2001) (Replaces A420 & A426)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A448 – Maximum Residue Limits – Bioresmethrin
To amend maximum residue limits for Bioresmethrin.
29/11/2001 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A449 – Phytosterol- & Phytostanol-enriched Products in Food
To permit the use of free and esterified phytosterols derived from vegetable oils and free and esterified phytosterols derived from tall oils in food.
Withdrawn 16/11/2001
A450 – Maximum Residue Limits (July, August 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
A451 – Maximum Residue Limits (September, October 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
28/2/2002 Gazetted 20/6/2002 (Amendment 60)
1 A Phytosanitary measure is any legislation, regulation or official procedure having the purpose to prevent the introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests.
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A452 –Aspartame/ Acesulphame Salt To permit the use of a chemical combination of aspartame and acesulphame-K use in food products as an intense sweetening agent.
25/9/2003 Gazetted 17/12/2003 (Amendment 69)
A453 – Trehalose as a Novel Food Ingredient
To allow the use of Trehalose as a novel food ingredient/sweetener.
8/5/2003 Gazetted 31/7/2003 (Amendment 67)
A454 – Bacillus cereus Limits in Infant Formula
To reduce limits for Bacillus cereus in infant formula to allow for seasonal variation in supplementary stock feed in New Zealand.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A455 – Maximum Residue Limits (November, December 2001, January 2002)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
20/6/2002 Gazetted 17/9/2002 (Amendment 62)
A456 – DL Tartaric Acid Do permit the use of D Tartaric acid as a food additive.
Withdrawn 20/11/2002
A457 – Mannistevia as a Novel Food To approve Mannistevia as a novel food. Withdrawn 23/12/2002
A458 – Glucose Oxidase as a Processing Aid
To approve the use of Glucose oxidase enzyme produced from a genetically modified strain Aspergillus oryzae as a processing aid.
5/12/2002 Gazetted 27/2/2003 (Amendment 65)
A459 – Geographic Indications to describe Spirits & Liqueurs
To ensure certainty, accuracy and truthfulness in the use of ‘geographical indications'’ to describe spirits.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A460 – Maximum Residue Limits – Antibiotics (November, December 2001)
To amend maximum residue limits for various antibiotics.
20/6/2002 Gazetted 17/9/2002 (Amendment 62)
A461 – Maximum Residue Limits (February, March, April, May 2002)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
26/9/2002 Gazetted 13/12/2002 (Amendment 64)
A462 – Maximum Residue Limits for Various pesticides
To establish a range of maximum residue limits for agricultural chemicals used on spices and vegetables imported into Australia
Withdrawn 29/4/2004
A463 – Copper Citrate as a Processing Aid in Wine & Fruit Juice
To permit the use of Copper citrate in wine and fruit juices as a processing aid to assist in the removal of odours.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A464 – Definition of ‘Wholegrain’
To broaden the definition of the term ‘whole-grain’.
10/3/2005 21/7/2005 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 19/5/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 22/9/2005 (Amendment 81).
A465 – Animals & Pests To require food businesses to keep the rooms, compartments, parts of food premises, vehicles, single use items and equipment used for the handling of food free of pests.
Withdrawn 22/12/2003
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A466 – Food Enzyme, Transglucosidase To approve the use of transglucosidase enzyme produced from a non-genetically modified strain Aspergillus niger as a processing aid.
6/3/2003 Gazetted 22/5/2003 (Amendment 66)
A467 – alpha-Amylase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To approve the use of alpha-Amylase enzyme produced from a non-genetically modified strain Bacillus stearothermophilus as a processing aid.
8/5/2003 Gazetted 31/7/2003 (Amendment 67)
A468 – Maximum Residue Limits (June, July, August, September 2002)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
6/3/2003 Gazetted 22/5/2003 (Amendment 66)
A469 – Saccharin in Water-based Flavoured Drinks
To increase the maximum permitted levels of saccharin in diet cordials and diet soft drinks.
11/5/2005 Gazetted 21/7/2005 (Amendment 80)
A470 – Formulated Beverages
To permit the addition of all vitamins and minerals to water-based non-alcoholic beverages.
24/11/2005 21/9/2006 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 31/1/2006 Gazetted 9/11/2006. (Amendment 89)
A471 – Zinc Acetate & Zinc Gluconate as Flavour Enhancers in Chewing Gum
To include the food additives Zinc acetate and Zinc gluconate as flavour enhancers in chewing gum.
Withdrawn 31/10/2002
A472 – D-Tagatose To permit the use of D-Tagatose as a novel food ingredient.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A473 – Patent Blue V as a Food Colouring
To permit Patent Blue V as a food colouring. Withdrawn 30/5/2003
A474 – Winemaking To amend the list of food additives and processing aids permitted in the Australia only standard for wine production requirements.
4/3/2004 Gazetted 20/5/2004 (Amendment 72)
A475 – Hexose Oxidase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To allow the use of Hexose oxidase enzyme produced from a genetically modified strain of Hansenula polymorpha for use as a processing aid in the bread and cheese making and other industries.
2/7/2003 Gazetted 18/9/2003 (Amendment 68)
A476 – Acidified Sodium Chlorite as a Processing Aid
To permit the use of acidified Sodium chlorite as an anti-microbial intervention/processing aid for use on raw poultry, red meats and raw or cooked comminuted or formed meat products during processing.
25/9/2003 11/2/2004 (First Review)
First Review requested by Council 2/12/2003 Second Review not requested. Gazetted 29/4/2004
(Amendment 70)
A477 – Maximum Residue Limits (October, November, December 2002)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
25/9/2003 Gazetted 17/12/2003 (Amendment 69)
A478 – Deletion of Certain Endosulfan MRLS for Brassica & Leafy Vegetables
To amend maximum residue limits for Endosulfan in brassica and leafy vegetables.
6/3/2003 Gazetted 22/5/2003 (Amendment 66)
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Outcome & Date
A479 – NIP Alternative Formats To amend to Standard 1.2.8 to enable nutrients to be presented in a different order and expressed in different terms in order to accommodate nutrition information panels on a wider range of imported products.
Withdrawn by Applicant 3/2/2006.
A480 – Mandatory Declaration of the Presence of Allergenic Substances in Food
To amend the list of substances which require mandatory declaration because of their risk of adverse reactions
Withdrawn 25/2/2005
A481 – Food derived from Glufosinate Ammonium-tolerant Soybean Lines A2704-12 & A5547-127
To permit the use in food of soybeans genetically modified to provide resistance to the herbicide Glufosinate-ammonium.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A482 – Plant Proteins as Wine Processing Aids
To permit the use of plant proteins as processing aids during production of wine.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A483 – Prohibition of Children in Shopping Trolleys
To mandate hygiene requirements and proper usage of shopping trolleys in shopping centres.
21/9/2004 Rejected at Initial Assessment
A484 – Food derived from Insect-protected Corn containing Event MON863
To permit the use in food of corn genetically modified to protect against rootworm.
25/9/2003 Gazetted 17/12/2003 (Amendment 69)
A485 – Stock-in-Trade: Wine labelled with a 2002 Vintage Date or Earlier
To indefinitely extend the stock-in-trade provisions for bottled wine labelled with a 2002 vintage date or earlier.
4/3/2004 Gazetted 20/5/2004(Amendment 72)
A486 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, February, March 2003)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
25/9/2003 Gazetted 17/12/2003 (Amendment 69)
A487 – Bromate levels in Packaged Water
To include a maximum limit for bromate in packaged water.
Withdrawn 12/3/2004
A488 – Primary Prod & Processing Standard for Seafood
To develop a primary production and processing standard for seafood as drafted by SSA.
Withdrawn by Applicant 10/6/2009
A489 – Allergen Labelling on Single Serve Packages in Outer Packaging
To clarify allergen labelling requirements for individual single serve packages contained in outer packages.
11/5/2005 Rejected at Draft Assessment
A490 – Exemption of Allergen Warning for Isinglass
To seek an exemption from the requirement to label beer and wine for the presence of isinglass under clause 4, Standard 1.2.3.
5/3/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 28/5/2009 (Amendment 108).
A491 – Resistant Maltodextrin as Dietary Fibre
To recognise resistant Maltodextrin as dietary fibre, Including method of analysis.
22/7/2004 Gazetted 14/10/2004 (Amendment 74)
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Outcome & Date
A492 – Lysophospholipase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To allow the use of Lysophospholipase enzyme produced from a non-genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger as a processing aid in wheat starch hydrolysis processing.
2/2/2004 Gazetted 29/4/2004 (Amendment 70)
A493 – Iodine as a Processing Aid To permit the use of iodine as a processing aid, specifically as a washing agent for foods.
10/3/2005 Gazetted 26/5/2005 (Amendment 78)
A494 – Alpha Cyclodextrin To approve alpha-Cyclodextrin as a novel food. Alpha-Cyclodextrin is a cyclic glucose polymer produced from starch by an enzymatic process and can function as a carrier, solubiliser, stabiliser or modifier in a wide variety of processed foods.
8/10/2004 Gazetted 16/12/2004 (Amendment 75)
A495 – Polydextrose as Dietary Fibre To recognise Polydextrose as dietary fibre, including method of analysis to enable a nutrition claim (for dietary fibre) to be made for foods containing Polydextrose.
4/3/2004 Gazetted 20/5/2004 (Amendment 72)
A496 – Labelling of Food intended for Retail Sale
To amend Standard 1.2.1 to require the labelling of ‘food intended for retail sale’ in addition to the labelling of ‘food for retail sale’.
Withdrawn by Applicant 4/7/2008
A497 – Maximum Residue Limits (April, May, June, July 2003)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
4/3/2004 Gazetted 20/5/2004 (Amendment 72)
A498 – Aluminium Sulphate Anhydrous in Baking
To approve Aluminium sulphate anhydrous as a component of baking compounds. It functions in leavening systems for baked products such as cakes to improve volume
Withdrawn 2/7/2004
A499 – To permit the Sale of Roquefort Cheese
To permit the sale of Roquefort cheese made from raw (that is, not pasteurised or thermised) sheep’s milk.
21/7/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 22/9/2005 (Amendment 81)
A500 – Addition of Calcium to Cereal Beverages
To amend Standard 1.3.2 to permit fortification of beverages derived from cereals with selected vitamins and minerals.
24/11/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 10/2/2006 (Amendment 85).
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Outcome & Date
A501 –Phospholipase A2 as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To allow the use of Phospholipase A2 enzyme produced from a non-genetically modified strain of Streptomyces violaceoruber as an emulsifier.
8/10/2004 Gazetted 16/12/2004 (Amendment 75)
A502 – Macronutrient Levels in Formulated Supplementary Foods
To change the definition of 'formulated supplementary foods' to make it optional for these foods to address situations of inadequate energy intake, and to delete minimum macronutrient requirements for formulated supplementary foods.
Withdrawn 17/8/2004
A503 – Collagen, Processing Aid for Wines
To seek permission to use collagen from all animal sources suitable for human consumption (porcine, ovine, avian, and wild game sources) not just cattle.
13/5/2004 Gazetted 5/8/2004 (Amendment 73)
A504 – Contaminant Levels in Seafood To determine maximum permitted concentrations for contaminants (Cadmium, Chromium, Fluoride, Copper, Nickel and Zinc) in seafood.
Taken to be withdrawn 13/9/2004
A505 – Diacylglycerol Oil To permit diacylglycerol oil (DAG) as a novel food.
22/7/2004 Gazetted 14/10/2004 (Amendment 74)
A506 – MRLs – Florfenicol (Antibiotic) To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Florfenicol.
22/7/2004 Gazetted 14/10/2004 (Amendment 74)
A507 – Labelling of Ice Cream Products To amend the labelling of the unit and average quantity information on ice cream products as required in Standard 1.2.8.
Withdrawn by Applicant 3/2/2006.
A508 – Phytosterols derived from Tall Oils as Ingredients in Low-fat Milk
To include tall oil phytosterols as novel food ingredients in low-fat milk.
8/10/2004 21/7/2005 (1st Review) 27/7/2006 (2nd Review)
1st Review requested by Council 10/12/2004 2nd Review requested by Council 15/9/2005 Gazetted 9/11/2006. (Amendment 89)
A509 – Food derived from Insect-protected Cotton Line COT102
To permit the use in food of cotton seed genetically modified to provide resistance to certain Coleopteran insects.
22/7/2004 First Review requested by Council 27/9/2004 Second Review not requested. Gazetted 17/2/2005
(Amendment 76) A510 – Maximum Residue Limits
(August, September, October 2003) To amend maximum residue limits for a number
of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. 13/5/2004 Gazetted 5/8/2004 (Amendment 73)
A511 – Date-marking of Canned Food To require all canned foods, regardless of shelf life, to be date-marked to address a perceived risk to public health and safety.
25/8/2005 Rejected at Initial Assessment
A512 – Definition of Meat Pies
To ensure that meat pies can only contain ‘meat flesh’ and not just ‘meat’.
8/3/2007 26/7/2007 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 16/5/2007 2nd Review not requested Gazetted 11/10/2007 (Amendment 94)
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Outcome & Date
A513 – Octanoic Acid as a Processing Aid
To permit the use of octanoic acid as an antimicrobial agent on red meat, poultry carcasses and parts, fresh fruits and vegetables.
10/3/2005 Gazetted 26/5/2005 (Amendment 78)
A514 – Raw Cow’s Milk To allow the sale of raw cow’s milk. Withdrawn by Applicant 19/8/2011. A515 – Cyclamate Level in Tabletop
Sweeteners To permit cyclamate in the list of food additives
permitted for use at GMP in tabletop sweeteners and in liquid preparations.
Withdrawn 21/4/2005
A516 – Lipase from Candida cylindracea as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To permit the use of a new microbial source for triacylglycerol lipase sourced from Candida rugosa.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A517 – Lipase from Mucor javanicus as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To permit the use of a new microbial source for triacylglycerol lipase sourced from Mucor javanicus.
9/3/2006 No review requested. Gazetted 25/5/2006 (Amendment 86)
A518 – Food derived from Insect-protected, Herbicide-tolerant Cotton Line MXB-13
To permit the use in food of a cotton genetically modified to be resistant to cotton bollworm, pink bollworm and tobacco budworm.
8/10/2004 2/2/2005
First Review requested by Council 10/12/2004 Second Review not requested. Gazetted 28/4/2005 (Amendment 77)
A519 – Lipase from Penicillium roquefortii as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To permit the use of a new microbial source for triacylglycerol lipase sourced from Penicillium roquefortii.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A520 – Maximum Residue Limits (Nov, Dec 2003)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
22/7/2004 Gazetted 14/10/2004 (Amendment 74)
A521 – MRLs – Lasalocid (Antibiotic) To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Lasalocid.
22/7/2004 Gazetted 14/10/2004 (Amendment 74)
A522 – DHA-rich Micro-algal Oil from Ulkenia sp. as a Novel Food
To permit the use of DHA-rich micro-algal oil from Ulkenia sp. as a novel food ingredient
10/3/2005 Gazetted 26/5/2005 (Amendment 78)
A523 – Patent Blue V as a Colouring in Confectionery
To permit the use of the colourant Patent Blue V in confectionery.
Taken to be withdrawn 30/9/2005
A524 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Wheat MON71800
To permit the use in food of wheat genetically modified to provide resistance to glyphosate.
Withdrawn 17/6/2004
A525 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Sugar Beet H7-1
To permit the use in food of sugar beet genetically modified to provide resistance to glyphosate.
11/5/2005 1st Review requested by Council 15/7/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83)
A526 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, February 2004)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
2/2/2005 Gazetted 28/4/2005 (Amendment 77)
A527 – Dimethyl Ether as a Processing Aid
To approve Dimethyl Ether for use as an extraction solvent.
Paid Application removed from Work Plan due to Applicant’s failure to pay fee
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Outcome & Date
A528 – Maximum Iodine Limit in Formulated Supplementary Foods for Young Children
To amend Standard 2.9.3 - Formulated Meal Replacements and Formulated Supplementary Foods to increase the maximum allowable level of iodine per serving.
21/7/2005 24/11/2005 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 15/9/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 10/2/2006 (Amendment 85).
A529 – Definition of Lactose-free Formula Products
To ensure infant formulas retain status as ‘lactose-free’ formulas, even if methods of detecting lactose become more sensitive to prevent unnecessary confusion in the marketplace.
Withdrawn by Applicant 30/11/2007
A532 – LCPUFA Compositional Ratios in Infant Formula
To remove the prescribed ratio of total long chain omega 6 series fatty acids to total long chain omega 3 series fatty acids (when added).
18/9/2007 Gazetted 13/12/2007 (Amendment 95)
A533 – Food derived from Glufosinate-ammonium-tolerant Cotton
To permit the use in food of oil and linters derived from cotton seed genetically modified to provide resistance to the herbicide glufosinate-ammonium.
22/9/2005 24/11/2005 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 17/11/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 10/2/2006 (Amendment 85).
A534 – Maximum Residue Limits (March, April, May 2004)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
10/3/2005 Gazetted 26/5/2005 (Amendment 78)
A535 – Maximum Residue Limits – Neomycin (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Neomycin.
2/2/2005 21/7/2005 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 15/4/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 22/9/2005 (Amendment 81).
A536 – Maximum Residue Limits – Phosphine (Fumigant)
To amend maximum residue limits for the fumigant Phosphine.
Withdrawn 23/9/2004
A537 – Reduction in the Energy Factor assigned to Maltitol
To amend the current energy factor for maltitol in Standard 1.2.8.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A538 – Maximum Residue Limits – Benzocaine (Local Anaesthetic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the local anaesthetic Benzocaine.
2/2/2005 Gazetted 28/4/2005 (Amendment 77).
A539 – Maximum Residue Limits – Avilamycin (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Avilamycin.
2/2/2005 Gazetted 26/5/2005 (Amendment 78).
A540 – Steviol Glycosides as Intense Sweeteners
To approve the use of steviol glycosides (extract of the herb Stevia rebaudiana) in various foods.
24/7/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 9/10/2008 (Amendment 103).
A541 – Maximum Residue Limits (June, July, August, September 2004)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
11/5/2005 Gazetted 21/7/2005 (Amendment 80).
A542 – Natamycin, Extension of Use as a Food Additive
To permit natamycin (pimaricin) as a preservative in fruit and vegetable preparations, breads and bakery products, dairy- and fat-based desserts, dips and snacks and sauces and toppings.
Withdrawn by Applicant (28/3/2007)
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Outcome & Date
A543 – Food from Insect-protected, Glufosinate Ammonium-tolerant Corn Line 59122-7
To permit the use of food from corn genetically modified to provide resistance to corn rootworm and glufosinate ammonium.
21/7/2005 1st Review requested by Council 15/9/2005. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A544 – Ice Structuring Protein as a Processing Aid for Ice Cream & Edible Ices
To permit the use of an ice-structuring protein preparation for the manufacture of ice cream and edible ices.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A545 – Vegetarian Labelling To introduce labelling for vegetarians either by requiring manufacturers to state if their products contain animal by products or by labelling products as ‘suitable for vegetarians’ or ‘not suitable for vegetarians’.
30/6/2009 Rejected.
A546 – Tara Gum as a Food Additive
To permit the use of a new food additive in a variety of foods including dairy products, preserved fruits and vegetables, flour and bakery products, meat and fish products, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A547 – Maximum Residue Limits (September, October, November, December 2004)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
21/7/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 22/9/2005 (Amendment 81).
A548 – Food from Corn Rootworm-protected & Glyphosate-tolerant Corn MON88017
To seek permission for food derived from corn genetically modified to provide resistance to rootworm and glyphosate.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A549 – Food derived from Lysine Corn LY038
To seek permission for food derived from corn genetically modified to contain increased levels of the amino acid, lysine. The corn is intended for use as animal feed.
7/12/2006 10/5/2007 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Council 12/2/2007 2nd Review not requested Gazetted 2/8/2006 (Amendment 92)
A550 – Maximum Residue Limits – Sulphaquinoxaline (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Sulphaquinoxaline.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A551 – Amendments to Standard 4.5.1 – Wine Production Requirements
To amend Standard 4.5.1 to correct minor errors and/or harmonise with international wine making requirements.
21/9/2006 Gazetted 7/12/2006. (Amendment 90)
A552 – Cadmium in Peanuts
To increase the maximum level of 0.1 mg/kg to 0.5 mg/kg for cadmium in peanuts in Standard 1.4.1.
26/6/2008 5/11/2008 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 3/9/2008 2nd Review not requested Gazetted 15/1/2009 (Amendment 105)
A553 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Cotton MON88913
To seek permission for food derived from cotton genetically modified to provide resistance to glyphosate.
24/11/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 10/2/2006 (Amendment 85).
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Outcome & Date
A554 – Protease S ‘Amano’ as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To permit the use of a new enzyme, Protease S from Amano produced by fermentation from Bacillus stearothermophilus.
Withdrawn by Applicant 2/3/2006.
A555 – Declaration of Antioxidants in Fats & Oils
To require the presence of antioxidants present in fats and oils, (used as ingredients in other foods) to be declared at all times, whether or not they are performing a technological function.
Withdrawn by Applicant (10/1/2007)
A556 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, February, March 2005)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
9/3/2006 No review requested. Gazetted 25/5/2006 (Amendment 86).
A557 – Maximum Residue Limits – Lasalocid (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic Lasalocid.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A558 – Maximum Residue Limits (Various Antibiotics)
To amend maximum residue limits for various antibiotics.
22/9/2005 No review requested. Gazetted 24/11/2005 (Amendment 83).
A559 – Maximum Residue Limits (April, May, June 2005)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
9/3/2006 No review requested. Gazetted 25/5/2006 (Amendment 86).
A560 – Phytosterols in Fruit Juice & Fruit Juice Drinks
To seek permission to add unesterified vegetable oil-derived phytosterols to fruit juices and fruit drinks (minimum 20% juice).
Withdrawn by Applicant (30/3/2007)
A561 – Phospholipase A1 as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To seek the approval for a new enzyme produced from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus oryzae for use in cheese manufacture.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A562 – Copper Citrate as a Processing Aid for Wine
To amend the current permission for ‘cupric citrate on a bentonite base’ as a processing aid for wine to be less prescriptive and refer to only the active product, ‘cupric citrate’.
26/7/2008 Gazetted 11/10/2007 (Amendment 94)
A563 – Medium Chain Triglycerides in Infant Formula Products
To allow medium chain triglycerides, when used as processing aids in preparations of fat soluble vitamins, to be added to infant formula or follow-on formula.
27/7/2006 Gazetted 5/10/2006. (Amendment 88)
A564– Food derived from Insect-protected Corn Line MIR604
To seek permission for food derived from corn genetically modified to provide resistance to corn rootworm.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A565 – Use of Nisin in Processed Meat Products
To permit the extension of use of nisin as an antimicrobial preservative to processed meat, poultry and game products in whole cuts or pieces, processed comminuted meat, poultry and game products.
29/11/2007 Gazetted 21/2/2008 (Amendment 96)
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A566 – L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Calcium as a Permitted Vitamin Form of Folate
To allow L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, calcium salt (L-methylfolate, calcium) as a permitted form of folate in standard 1.1.1.
22/5/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 14/8/2008 (Amendment 101).
PA567 – Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Packaged Waters
To set enforceable limits for pesticides in packaged waters.
Withdrawn by Applicant 3/3/2008
A568 – Maximum Residue Limits (July, August, September 2005)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
18/5/2006 Gazetted 3/8/2006 (Amendment 87).
A569 – Lipase from Hansenula polymorpha as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To seek the approval for a new microbial source for triacylglycerol lipase produced from a genetically modified strain of Hansenula polymorpha for use in bread-making.
21/9/2006 Gazetted 7/12/2006. (Amendment 90)
A570 – Ferric Sodium Edetate as a Permitted Form of Iron
To include ferric sodium edetate as a permitted form of iron.
22/5/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 14/8/2008 (Amendment 101).
A571 – Prescribed Names for Wine Products
To define the term ‘wine based beverage’ and to delete the current definition for wine product.
Withdrawn by Applicant 27/10/2006
A572 – Maximum Residue Limits (October, November, December 2005)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
21/9/2006 Gazetted 7/12/2006. (Amendment 90)
A573 – Addition of Water to Wine – Amendment to Permitted Level
To increase the current permitted level of added water to wine from 30 mL/L to 70 mL/M.
10/5/2007 Gazetted 2/8/2006 (Amendment 92)
A574 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, February, March 2006)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
7/12/2006 Gazetted 15 February 2007. (Amendment 91)
A575 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Lucerne J101 & J163
To seek permission for food derived from lucerne genetically modified to provide resistance to glyphosate.
7/12/2006 Gazetted 15 February 2007. (Amendment 91)
A577 – Calcium in Chewing Gum containing no more than 0.2% Residual Sugars
To allow voluntary fortification of chewing gum with no added sugar with calcium.
4/12/2008 22/4/2009
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 9/2/2009
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 16/7/2009 (Amendment 110).
A578 – Isomaltulose as a Novel Food To allow the use of isomaltulose as a source of slow release carbohydrate.
10/5/2007 Gazetted 2/8/2006 (Amendment 92)
A579 – Country of Origin – Print Size for Unpackaged Food in Display Cabinets
To remove the requirement for the prescribed size of type of at least 9 mm for country of origin labelling of unpackaged foods when presented for sale in an enclosed display cabinet.
21/9/2006 Gazetted 7/12/2006. (Amendment 90)
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A580 – Food derived from Amylase-modified Corn Line 3272
To seek permission for food derived from corn genetically modified to contain a thermostable alpha amylase enzyme.
18/9/2007 20/12/2007 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 3/12/2007
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 13/3/2008 (Amendment 97)
A581 – Addition of Fluoride to Packaged Waters
To permit the optional addition of fluoride to packaged waters to a maximum level of 1.5 mg/L, and to allow bottlers to make nutrient claims.
Withdrawn by Applicant (as a paid Application) 23/8/2006. Re-submitted as an new unpaid Application (A588).
A582 – Maximum Residue Limits (April, May, June 2006)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
7/12/2006 Gazetted 15 February 2007. (Amendment 91)
A583 – Country of Origin Labelling Requirements for Unpackaged Pork Products
To remove the country of origin labelling requirements for pork, whole or cut, that has been preserved by curing, drying, smoking or other means.
24/7/2008 Rejected.
A584 – Garcinia cambogia as a Novel Food
To permit the use of Garcinia cambogia fruit extract (source of 5-hydroxycitric acid) as a novel food or novel food ingredient.
Withdrawn by Applicant 28/9/2007.
A585 – Dimethyl Dicarbonate as a Processing Aid
To reclassify Dimethyl Dicarbonate from a food additive to a processing aid.
Withdrawn by Applicant 8/2/2010.
A586 – Maximum Residue Limits (July, August, September 2006)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
10/5/2007 Gazetted 2/8/2006 (Amendment 92)
A587 – Maximum Residue Limits – Oxytetracycline (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic, Oxytetracycline.
10/5/2007 Gazetted 2/8/2006 (Amendment 92)
A588 – Addition of Fluoride to Packaged Waters
To permit the optional addition of fluoride to packaged waters to a maximum level of 1.5 mg/L, and to allow bottlers to make nutrient claims.
22/4/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 16/7/2009 (Amendment 110).
A589 – Food derived from Glufosinate ammonium-tolerant Rice LLRICE62
To seek permission for food derived from rice genetically modified to provide resistance to glufosinate ammonium.
6/3/2008 24/7/2008 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 12/8/2008.
2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 9/10/2008 (Amendment 103)
A590 – Maximum Residue Limits - Avoparcin & Oxolinic Acid (Antibiotics)
To delete maximum residue limits for the antibiotics, avoparcin & oxolinic acid.
18/9/2007 Gazetted 13/12/2007 (Amendment 95)
A591 – Maximum Residue Limits (October, November, December 2006)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
26/7/2008 Gazetted 11/10/2007 (Amendment 94)
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A592 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Soybean MON89788
To seek permission for food derived from soybean genetically modified to provide tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate.
29/11/2007 30/4/2008 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 11/2/2008
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 10/7/2008 (Amendment 100)
A593 – Labelling of Palm Oil To amend Standards 1.2.4 and 2.4.1 to include and declare the labelling of Palm Oil.
22/5/2008 Rejected
A594 – Addition of Lutein as a Nutritive Substance in Infant Formula
To seek permission for the addition of lutein as a nutritive substance in infant formula.
26/6/2008 10/2/2009
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 3/9/2008. 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 28/5/2009 (Amendment 108).
A595 – Food derived from Insect-Protected Corn MON89034
To seek permission for food derived from maize genetically modified to provide protection against Lepidopteran pests.
22/5/2008 18/9/2008 (1st Review)
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 30/7/2008 2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 4/12/2008 (Amendment 104)
A596 – Vegetable Oil Phytosterol Esters in Low-fat Yoghurt Mini-Drinks
To permit the use of phytosterol esters derived from vegetable oil in a low-fat yoghurt mini-drink.
Withdrawn by Applicant 7/1/2009.
A597 – Addition of Lutein to Formulated Supplementary Foods for Young Children
To seek permission for the addition of lutein as a nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children.
5/3/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 28/5/2009 (Amendment 108).
A598 – Addition of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides in Infant Formula Products
To permit the addition of prebiotic oligosaccharides, namely Galactooligosaccharides and Fructooligosaccharides as nutritive substances in infant formula products.
10/3/2009 Withdrawn by Applicant
A599 – Maximum Residue Limits (January, February, March 2007)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
6/3/2008 Gazetted 15/5/2008 (Amendment 98)
A600 – Agarose Resin as a Processing Aid for Beer
To seek permission for the addition of CSS Adsorber as a processing aid in the manufacture of beer.
29/11/2007 Gazetted 21/2/2008 (Amendment 96)
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A601 – Definition of ‘Wine-based beverage’
To prescribe a definition for ‘wine-based beverage’ and to delete the current definition for ‘wine product’ in Standard 2.7.4.
3/12/2009 Rejected at Draft Assessment.
A602 – Extraneous Residue Limit in Honey (Paradichlorobenzene)
To approve an ERL for paradichlorobenzene in honey for 5 years.
6/3/2008 Gazetted 15/5/2008 (Amendment 98)
A603 – Red 3 Erythrosine as a Colouring for Icing
To permit the use of Red 3 Erythrosine as a colouring for icing.
21/4/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 1/7/2010 (Amendment 117).
A604 – Phytosterols in Fruit Juice & Fruit Juice Drinks
To seek permission to add unesterified vegetable oil-derived phytosterols to fruit juices and fruit drinks (minimum 20% juice).
Withdrawn by Applicant 19/8/2009.
A605 – Mannoproteins as a Food Additive for Wine
To permit the use of mannoproteins derived from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a food additive in wine.
6/3/2008 Gazetted 15/5/2008 (Amendment 98)
A606 – Asparaginase from Aspergillus oryzae as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
To seek the approval for a new enzyme preparation produced from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus oryzae for use in food production to reduce the risk of acrylamide formation.
30/4/2008 Gazetted 10/7/2008 (Amendment 100)
A607 – Maximum Residue Limits (April, May, June 2007)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
22/5/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 14/8/2008 (Amendment 101).
A608 – Maximum Residue Limits – Oxytetracycline (Antibiotic)
To amend maximum residue limits for the antibiotic oxytetracycline.
20/12/2007 Gazetted 13/3/2008 (Amendment 97)
A609 – Addition of Oligosaccharides to Infant Formula Products
To permit the addition of long chain fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) in specified amounts to infant formula products (infant formula and follow-on formula) and infant foods.
Withdrawn by Applicant 16/2/2009.
A610 – Maximum Residue Limits (July, August 2007)
To amend maximum residue limits for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
22/5/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 14/8/2008 (Amendment 101).
A611 – Labelling of Fluoridated & Non-fluoridated Water in Ingredients List
To require the labelling of the fluoridation status of any water used in food production.
Taken to be withdrawn 24/4/2009.
A612 – Maximum Residue Limits – Dimetridazole (Antibiotic)
To reduce maximum residue limits for the antibiotic dimetridazole.
22/5/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council. Gazetted 14/8/2008 (Amendment 101).
A614 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Cotton Event GHB614
To approve food derived from cotton genetically modified to provide tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate.
4/12/2008 30/6/2009
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 9/2/2009.
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 17/9/2009 (Amendment No. 112).
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Application Brief Description Final Endorsement by Board
Outcome & Date
A615 – Food derived from Insect-protected Cotton Line COT67B
To approve food derived from cotton genetically modified to provide resistance to Lepidopteran species.
4/12/2008 30/6/2009
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 9/2/2009.
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 17/9/2009 (Amendment No. 112).
A616 – Labelling of Fluoridated & Non-fluoridated Water in Ingredients List 2
To require the labelling of the fluoridation status of any water used in food production.
10/10/2007 Rejected – identical to Application A611 (s.13(2)(b) of FSANZ Act)
A617 – Labelling of Fluoridated & Non-fluoridated Water in Ingredients List 3
To require the labelling of the fluoridation status of any water used in food production.
10/10/2007 Rejected – identical to Application A611 (s.13(2)(b) of FSANZ Act)
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1001 – Food derived from Insect-protected Corn Line MIR162
Syngenta Seeds Pty Ltd To approve food derived from corn genetically modified to provide resistance to Lepidopteran species.
24/7/2008 4/12/2008
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 3/10/2008
2nd Review not requested Gazetted 12/2/2009
(Amendment 106). A1002 – Conjugated Linoleic
Acid Triglycerides as a Novel Food
Cognis GmbH via Axiome Pty Ltd To approve a chemically defined mixture of conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides derived from food-grade safflower oil with a high linoleic acid content as a novel food.
Withdrawn by Applicant 22/2/2008.
A1003 – Asparaginase from Aspergillus niger as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
DSM Food Specialities To permit the use of a new microbial source for Asparaginase sourced from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger for use in food production to reduce the risk of acrylamide formation.
18/9/2008 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 4/12/2008 (Amendment 104).
A1004 – Phospholipase A2 as
a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
DSM Food Specialties To seek approval for a new microbial source for phospholipase A2 produced from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger for use as an emulsifier in bakery products, sauces and dressings.
10/2/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 30/4/2009 (Amendment 107).
A1005 – Exclusive Use of Tonalin® CLA as a Novel Food
Cognis GmbH via Axiome Pty Ltd To approve the exclusive use of Cognis's conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) preparation as a novel food.
5/5/2011 Rejected by Board
A1006 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean Line DP-356043-5
Pioneer Hi-Bred I’national Inc via SGA Solutions
To seek permission for food derived from soybean genetically modified to provide tolerance to the herbicides glyphosate and acetolactate-synthase inhibitors.
3/12/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 18/2/2010 (Amendment 114)
A1007 – Labelling of Foods with a Formulated Caffeinated Beverage as an Ingredient
Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia Inc
To require foods containing energy drinks as ingredients to carry the mandatory statements, and be subject to the same vitamin claim restriction as prescribed in clause 3 of Standard 2.6.4.
Withdrawn by Applicant 6/5/2010
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
PA1009 – Extension of Mandatory GM Labelling Requirements
Pureharvest To significantly extend the current provisions as they relate to labelling of genetically modified foods.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 30/6/2008 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory format and information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1010 – Amendment to Bentonite Specification
Arumpo Bentonite Pty Ltd To approve a broader pH range in the specification for bentonite.
1 Withdrawn by Applicant 28/8/2009
A1011 – Cellulase from Penicillium funiculosum as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Danisco Australia Pty Ltd via Axiome Pty Ltd
To seek approval of a cellulase enzyme complex produced by fermentation using a non-toxigenic strain of Penicillium funiculosum as a processing aid.
5/3/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 28/5/2009 (Amendment 108).
A1012 – Exclusive Use of Clarinol™ CLA as a Novel Food
Lipid Nutrition To approve the exclusive use of Lipid Nutrition’s conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) preparation as a novel food.
Withdrawn by Applicant 4/2/2011.
PA1013 – Extension of Mandatory GM Labelling Requirements
Pureharvest To significantly extend the current provisions as they relate to labelling of genetically modified foods.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 29/8/2008 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory format and information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
PA1014 – Exclusive Use of Vegetable Oil Phytosterol Esters in Flora pro.activ® Shots
Unilever To permit the exclusive use of vegetable oil phytosterol esters as a permitted novel food in a different food matrix from those already permitted, namely, a flavoured shot to be consumed once a day. This Application also requests permission to use Schedule 2, 3 and 4 additives and the food additive tocopherol as an antioxidant in flavoured shots where vegetable oil sterol esters are permitted to be added.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 16/9/2008 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory format and information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1015 – Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate as a Food Additive
Laboratarios Miret SA via Competitive Advantage
To approve ethyl lauroyl arginate as a preservative in a number of food groups to control food spoilage micro-organisms.
9/8/2009 28/1/2010
1st Review requested by Ministerial Council 30/10/2009
2nd Review not requested. Gazetted 8/4/2010
(Amendment 115). A1016 – Ammonium Chloride
as a Food Additive International Flavours &
Fragrances (Australia) Pty Ltd To include Ammonium Chloride (INS 510) as a
permitted food additive. Withdrawn by Applicant
17/8/2009 PA1017 – Additives for Use in
Low- & No-fat Milk with Added Tall Oil Phytosterols
Forbes Medi-Tech Inc via Food Assist
To approve the use of hydroxypropyl starch, dextrins (white & yellow, roasted starch) and carrageenan as food additives to low-fat and no-fat liquid milk to which tall oil phytosterols have been added.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 30/9/2008 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1018 – Food derived from High Oleic Oil Soybean Line DP-305423-1
Pioneer Hi-Bred I’national Inc via SGA Solutions
To seek permission for food derived from soybeans genetically modified to provide increased levels of monounsaturated (oleic) acid and decreased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic) acid and, to a lesser extent, palmitic acid.
3/12/2009 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 18/2/2010 (Amendment 114).
A1019 – Exclusive Use of Phytosterol Esters in Lower Fat Cheese Products
Kraft Foods To approve the exclusive use of phytosterol esters in reduced fat cream cheese and reduced fat processed cheese at levels equivalent to 0.8 g to 1 g of free phytosterols in a 20 g serve.
10/2/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 8/4/2010 (Amendment 115)
A1020 – Presence of 4-hexylresorcinol in Cooked Crustacea
Seafarm Pty Ltd To clarify that the presence of 4-hexylresorcinol in cooked crustacea is permitted, as carryover from treated raw crustacea.
6/5/2010 Rejected at Assessment.
A1021 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Maize Line DP-098140-6
Pioneer Hi-Bred Intern via SGA Solutions
To seek permission for food derived from maize genetically modified to provide tolerance to herbicides glyphosate and acetolactate-synthase inhibitors.
21/4/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 1/7/2010 (Amendment 117).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
PA1022 – Maximum Level for Tutin in Honey
New Zealand Government via New Zealand Food Safety Authority
To develop a maximum level for Tutin in honey as a result of an issue of a New Zealand Food Standard [Food (Tutin in Honey) Standard 2008. The Application has been lodged as required under Annex DIII of the Treaty.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 28/1/2009 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
PA1023 – Method of Production Labelling for Animal-derived Food Products
Humane Society International To amend Standard 1.2.2, Standard 2.2.1 and Standard 2.2.2 such that all animal-derived food products are labelled with a limited number of nationally- consistent legally-defined terms that refer to their method of production.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 20/2/2009 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1024 – Equivalence of Plant Stanols, Sterols & their Fatty Acids Esters
Raisio Nutrition Ltd via Jane Barnes
To recognise the substantial equivalence (on safety and efficacy grounds) of plant stanols and plant sterols and their fatty acid esters (known as 'phytosterols') so that they are considered as a single chemical class of substances
10/2/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 8/4/2010 (Amendment 115)
A1025 – Classification of Dimethyl Dicarbonate
Lanxess Deutschland GmbH via Brooke-Taylor & Co
To address the current regulatory inconsistency relating to the status of dimethyl dicarbonate which is currently permitted as a food additive, but is neither present, nor active, in the final food.
2/12/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 10/2/2011 (Amendment 121).
A1026 – Minimum Alcohol Content for Wine
Winemakers' Federation of Australia
To reduce the minimum alcohol content for wine and sparkling wine in Standard 4.5.1 from 8% to 4.5% alc/vol.
Scope of Application changed late March 2011.
4/8/2011 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 13/10/2011 (Amendment 126).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
PA1027 –Revision of Winemaking Requirements
Winemakers' Federation of Australia
To revise winemaking requirements in Australia to align with winemaking practices in use around the world.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 29/6/2009 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1028 – Oil derived from Insect-resistant & Herbicide-tolerant Cotton Event T304-40
Bayer CropScience To seek permission for oil and linters derived from cotton genetically modified to provide tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium and resistance to Lepidopteran insect pests.
4/3/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 20/5/2010 (Amendment 116)
A1029 – Food derived from Drought-tolerant Corn MON87460
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek permission for food derived from corn genetically modified to reduce yield loss under water-limited conditions.
17/6/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 2/9/2010 (Amendment 118).
A1030 – Calcium Lignosulfonate (40-65) as a Food Additive
DSM Nutritional Products Australia Pty Ltd
To permit the use of calcium lignosulfonate (40-65) as a carrier in preparations of food additives and nutrients and other functional ingredients to facilitate their introduction into water-based foods.
20/4/2011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 11/7/2011 (Amendment 124).
A1031 – Amorphous Hydrophobic Silica as a Processing Aid
DSM Nutritional Products via Brooke-Taylor and Co Pty Ltd
To approve Amorphous Hydrophobic Silica as a processing aid.
Withdrawn by Applicant 29/10/2009/2009
A1032 – ß-Galactosidase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Friesland Campina Domo BV via Brooke-Taylor & Co Pty Ltd
To seek approval for a new microbial source for ß-Galactosidase produced from Bacillus circulans, for use in the production of galactooligosaccharides.
21/4/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 1/7/2010 (Amendment 117).
A1033 – Maltotetraohydrolase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Danisco Australia Pty Ltd via Axiome Pty Ltd
To seek approval for maltotetraohydrolase, produced by fermentation using a non-toxigenic genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis, to reduce the staling process of baked goods
21/4/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 1/7/2010 (Amendment 117).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1034 – Advantame as a High Intensity Sweetener
Ajinomoto Co Inc via Cantox & Biosearch Consulting
To approve Advantame for use in table top sugar substitutes and a range of powdered beverages including fruit drinks, milks and milk flavoured drinks, instant tea and coffee, and protein drinks.
22/6/2011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 8/9/2011 (Amendment 125).
A1035 – Food derived from Insect-protected Soybean MON 87701
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek pre-market approval for food derived from insect-protected soybean genetically modified to provide protection from feeding damage caused by Lepidopteran pests in tropical and subtropical growing regions.
17/6/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 2/9/2010 (Amendment 118).
A1036 – Lipase derived from Aspergillus niger as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
DSM Food Specialties To approve a new microbial source for enzyme (lipase) produced from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger for use in bakery applications to enhance the gas holding capacity of bread dough, to increase the stability of the dough upon proofing leading to an increased loaf volume.
21/7/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 30/9/2010 (Amendment 119).
A1037 – Steviol Glycosides – Increase in Permitted Use Levels
Cargill Incorporated To approve an increase to 200 mg/kg steviol equivalents for the permitted use level for ice cream, water based beverages, brewed soft drinks, formulated beverages, flavoured soy beverages and to 100 mg/kg steviol equivalents for plain soy beverages.
5/5/2011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 11/7/2011 (Amendment 124).
A1038 – Irradiation of Persimmons
Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation
To permit the irradiation of persimmons (Diospyros kaki) as a quarantine measure, and make additional amendments to improve the clarity and structure of Standard 1.5.3.
22/6/2011 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 15/11/2012 (Amendment 136) after appeal period following Federal Court decision.
A1039 – Low THC Hemp as a Food
Dr Andrew Katelaris To approve the use of Cannabis sativa with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, in both seed and seed oil, as a food.
31/10/2012 5/12/2014 (Review)
Review requested by Forum 14/12/2012. Approved draft variation
rejected by Forum 12/2/2015. A1040 – Food derived from
Insect-resistant & Herbicide-tolerant Cotton Line GHB119
Bayer CropScience To seek permission for food derived from cotton genetically modified to provide resistance to Lepidopteran insect pests and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium
3/11/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 20/1/2011 (Amendment 120).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1041 – Food derived from SDA Soybean Line MON 87769
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek permission for food derived from soybean genetically modified to contain stearidonic acid (SDA), an alternate source of omega-3 fatty acid.
22/9/2011 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 17/11/2011. (Amendment 127).
A1042 – Food derived from herbicide-tolerant Corn Line DAS-40278-9
Dow Agro Sciences Australia Ltd To seek permission for food derived from herbicide-tolerant corn line genetically modified to provide resistance to broadleaf herbicides such as 2,4-D and other related chemicals.
4/8/2011 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 13/10/2011 (Amendment 126).
A1043 – World Health Organization Limits for Packaged Water
Australasian Bottled Water Institute Inc
To adopt limits for certain chemical substances in packaged water to reflect the current limits in place in international Standards established by the World Health Organization.
6/12/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/2/2013 (Amendment 139).
A1044 – Pullulanase from Bacillus subtilis as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To permit the use of a new microbial source for pullulanase sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus subtilis for use in the starch and alcohol industry.
2/12/2010 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 10/2/2011 (Amendment 121).
A1045 – Bacteriophage Preparation as a Processing Aid
EBI Food Safety To seek approval for a bacteriophage, Preparation P100, to be used as a processing aid to reduce contamination of Listeria monocytogenes in a variety of foods.
27/7/2012 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 11/10/2012 (Amendment
135).
A1046 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean Line DAS-68416-4
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd To seek permission for food derived from soybeans genetically modified to provide tolerance to the herbicides, 2,4-D and glufosinate.
22/9/2011 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 17/11/2011. (Amendment 127).
A1047 – Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose as a Food Additive in Wine
Winemakers’ Federation of Australia
To permit the use of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as a food additive (stabiliser) in wine.
22/9/2011 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 17/11/2011. (Amendment 127).
A1048 – Co-extruded Polystyrene & PVPP as a Processing Aid
BASF Australia Pty Ltd via Robert Forbes & Associates
To permit the use of an extrudate from polystyrene and cross-linked polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) as a clarifying and adsorbent agent in beverages, specifically beer.
3/3/2011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 5/5/2011 (Amendment 122).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1049 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant, High Oleic Acid Soybean Line MON87705
Monsanto Australia Limited To seek permission for food derived from soybean genetically modified to contain an improved fatty acid profile.
5/5/2011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 11/7/2011 (Amendment 124).
A1050 – Glycerophospholipid Cholesterol Acyltransferase as a Processing Aid
Danisco Australia Pty Ltd via Axiome Pty Ltd
To seek approval for acyltransferase, produced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis, for use as an emulsifier.
22/62011 No review requested by Ministerial Council.
Gazetted 8/9/2011 (Amendment 125).
A1051 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean Event FG72
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd To approve food derived from a genetically modified soybean with a tolerance to the herbicides glyphosate and isoxazole, to reduce cultivation needs.
8/12/2011 No review requested by the Forum 12/12/2011.
Gazetted 9/2/2012. (Amendment 129).
PA1052 – Extension of Use of Natamycin
DSM Food Specialties To extend the use of natamycin as an antimycotic preservative in fermented milk and rennetted milk products, breads and bakery products and dairy and fat based desserts, dips and snacks.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 14/7/2010 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory format and information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
PA1053 – Ornithine alpha-Ketoglutarate in Sports Foods
GU Energy To approve the use of ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate, an amino acid complex, in formulated supplementary sports foods
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 18/8/2010 on the basis that the Application did not meet the mandatory information and format requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Administrative Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1054 – Dibromo-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH) as a Processing Aid
Elanco Animal Health To approve the use of 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH) as an antimicrobial processing aid to be added to water for treating poultry and meat carcasses and other animal parts.
8/3/2012 No review requested by the Forum.
Gazetted 24/5/2012 (Amendment 131).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1055 – Short-chain Fructo-oligosaccharides
GTC Nutrition To permit the optional addition of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) to infant formula, infant foods and supplementary foods for young children as an alternative to inulin-derived substances.
9/5/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 1/8/2013. (Amendment 142).
A1056 – Dimethyl Ether as a Processing Aid for Dairy Ingredients & Products
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd To seek approval to permit the use of dimethyl ether as an extraction solvent processing aid to treat all dairy ingredients and dairy products.
15/2/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 26/4/2012. (Amendment 130).
A1057 – Endo-protease (EC 3.4.21.26) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
DSM Food Specialties To seek approval for endo-protease, produced by fermentation of a self-cloned strain of Aspergillus niger, to be used in the preparation of beer.
2/11/2011 No review requested by the Forum.
Gazetted 12/1/2012 (Amendment 128).
PA1058 – Fortification of Breakfast Cereal Products
Coles Supermarket To allow the fortification of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal products with Vitamins D, B5 & B12.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 4/4/2011 on the basis that the Application did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Administrative Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1059 – Exclusive Use of Pectin-derived Oligosaccharides
Nutricia Australia Pty Ltd To approve pectin-derived oligosaccharides as a novel food for exclusive use in infant formula, and foods and supplementary foods for young children
Withdrawn by Applicant 19/7/2012.
A1060 – Food derived from Insect-protected Corn Line 5307
Syngenta Seeds Pty Ltd To seek permission for food derived from insect-protected corn genetically modified to provide protection from damage from corn rootworm
15/2/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 26/4/2012. (Amendment 130).
A1061 – Amylomaltase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
DSM Food Specialties To permit the use of a new enzyme processing aid, amylomaltase sourced from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens containing the gene for amylomaltase isolated from Thermus thermophilis (for use to produce modified starch products as an ingredient in dairy products)
8/3/2012 No review requested by the Forum.
Gazetted 24/5/2012 (Amendment 131).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1062 – Dimethyl Ether as a Processing Aid for Non-dairy Ingredients & Products
Industrial Research Limited To seek approval to permit the use of dimethyl ether as an extraction solvent processing aid to treat all foods except dairy ingredients and dairy products.
15/2/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 26/4/2012. (Amendment 130).
A1063 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean MON87708
Monsanto Australia Limited To seek permission for food derived from a genetically modified soybean to provide tolerance to the herbicide Dicamba.
8/3/2012 No review requested by the Forum.
Gazetted 24/5/2012 (Amendment 131).
A1064 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean Line CV127
BASF Plant Science Company GmbH
To seek permission for food derived from a genetically modified soybean to provide tolerance to the herbicide Dicamba.
10/5/2012 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 12/7/2012 (Amendment 133).
A1065 – Packaging Size for Phytosterol-enriched Milk
National Foods To remove the current restriction on package size for milk enriched with phytosterols.
27/7/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 11/10/2012 (Amendment 135).
A1066 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Corn MON87427
Monsanto Australia Ltd To approve food derived from corn genetically modified to provide tissue-selective tolerance to glyphosate.
10/5/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 12/7/2012 (Amendment 133).
PA1067 – Sucromalt as a Novel Food & Altrenansucrase as an Enzyme
Abbott Nutrition To permit the use of Xtend™ Sucromalt for use as a novel food ingredient in a range of general purpose and special purpose foods. The Application also seeks approval for the enzyme Alternansucrase.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 27/9/2011 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1068 – Hydrogen Peroxide as a Processing Aid
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd To permit the use of hydrogen peroxide as a processing aid to maintain a stable pH in the manufacture of fermented dairy ingredients and products.
20/9/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 29/11/2012 (Amendment 137).
A1069 – Irradiation of Tomatoes & Capsicums
DEEDI (Qld Govt) To provide permission to irradiate fresh tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and fresh capsicum (Capsicum annuun) for a phytosanitary (quarantine) purpose.
7/3/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 23/5/2013 (Amendment 141).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1070 – Packaging Size for Phytosterol-enriched Lower Fat Cheese
Kraft Foods To remove the current restrictions on package sizes of low fat cheese enriched with phytosterol esters.
6/12/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/2/2013 (Amendment 139).
A1071 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Canola Line MON88302
Monsanto Australia To seek permission for food derived from herbicide-tolerant canola, genetically modified to provide tolerance to glyphosate.
6/12/2012 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/2/2013 (Amendment 139).
A1072 – Sucromalt as a Novel Food & Alternansucrase as an Enzyme
Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd To permit the use of Xtend™ Sucromalt for use as a novel food ingredient in a range of general purpose and special purpose foods. The Application also seeks approval for the enzyme Alternansucrase.
Withdrawn by Applicant 31/5/2012.
A1073 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean DAS-44406-6
Dow Agro Sciences & MS Techno’ies
To seek permission for food derived from herbicide-tolerant soybean, genetically modified to provide tolerance to 2,4-D, glufosinate ammonium and glyphosate.
13/2/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 18/4/2013 (Amendment 140).
A1074 – Minimum L-histidine in Infant Formula Products
Nestlé Australia Ltd & Nestlé New Zealand Ltd
To amend minimum required levels of L-histidine in infant formula products.
7/3/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 23/5/2013 (Amendment 141).
A1075 – Quillaia Extract (Quillaja extract) as a Food Additive (Emulsifier)
Ingredion ANZ Pty Ltd (previously National Starch)
To permit quillaja extract as a food additive (emulsifier) in a range of beverages to emulsify oil soluble substances.
19/9/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 5/12/2013 (Amendment 144).
PA1076 – Food Additive Permissions for Juices
Fruit Juice Australia & New Zealand Juice & Beverage Association
To make amendments to Schedule 1 of Standard 1.3.1 to simplify terms pertaining to all juice additive permissions, and to remove Standard 1.3.1 Schedule 4 permissions.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 18/7/2012 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information and format requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1097 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line MON87411
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant and corn rootworm-protected corn line.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1098 – Serine Protease (Chymotrypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (chymotrypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1099 – Serine Protease (Trypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (trypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Fusarium venenatum as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1080 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton Line MON88701
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek permission for food derived from genetically modified cotton tolerant to dicamba and glufosinate ammonium herbicides.
30/10/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 9/1/2014 (Amendment 145).
A1081 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Soybean Event SYHT0H2
Bayer CropScience & Syngenta Crop Protection
To seek permission for food derived from genetically modified cotton tolerant to dicamba and glufosinate ammonium herbicides.
5/12/2013 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 27/2/2014 (Amendment 146).
PA1082 – Heat-treated Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CB1 as a Food Additive
Griffith Laboratories via Professional Food & Pharmaceutical Services
To permit the use of heat-treated Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CB1 as a food additive to inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat products, primarily but not exclusively, meat, poultry and fish based.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 4/4/2013 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information and format requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1097 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line MON87411
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant and corn rootworm-protected corn line.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015 (Amendment 156).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1098 – Serine Protease (Chymotrypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (chymotrypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1099 – Serine Protease (Trypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (trypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Fusarium venenatum as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
PA1086 – Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid
Micreos To seek approval for a preparation of two bacteriophages (S16 and FO1a) (Salmonelex™) as a processing aid to reduce Salmonella contamination in specific foods.
Rejected at Admin Assessment on 8/5/2013 on the basis that it did not meet the mandatory information requirements under subsection 22(2) of the FSANZ Act which are set out in Part 3 of the FSANZ Application Handbook. The Admin Assessment does not consider the merits of the Application.
A1087 – Food derived from Insect-protected Soybean Line DAS-81419-2
Dow Agro Sciences Australia Limited
To seek permission for food derived from soybean plant product genetically modified to provide protection against several lepidopteran pests of soybean.
6/3/2014 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 15/5/2014 (Amendment 148).
A1088 – Sodium Hydrosulphite as a Food Additive
Seafood New Zealand Ltd To include sodium hydrosulphite (sodium dithionite) as a food additive to be used in the processing of canned abalone.
18/9/2014 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 4/12/2014
(Amendment 151).
A1097 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line MON87411
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant and corn rootworm-protected corn line.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1098 – Serine Protease (Chymotrypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (chymotrypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1099 – Serine Protease (Trypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (trypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Fusarium venenatum as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 6/8/2015
(Amendment 156).
A1093 –Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid
Micreos BV To seek approval for a preparation of two bacteriophages (S16 and FO1a) (Salmonelex™) as a processing aid to reduce Salmonella contamination in specific foods.
10/12/2013 Rejected under subsection 28(4) of the FSANZ Act as the charges were not paid by the due date.
A1094 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton Line DAS-81910-7
Dow AgroSciences To seek permission for food derived from herbicide-tolerant cotton genetically modified to provide resistance to 2,4-D and glufosinate-ammonium.
13/8/2014 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 30/10/2014 (Amendment 150).
A1095 – Natamycin – Extension of Use in Yoghurt
DSM Food Specialties Australia Pty Ltd
To extend the use of natamycin as a natural preservative to improve the quality and shelf life of fermented milk products.
Withdrawn by Applicant 24/3/2016
A1096 – Xylanase from Bacillus licheniformis as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To approve a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a source for the enzyme xylanase for use in the bread-making industry.
5/12/2014 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 26/2/2015 (Amendment 153).
A1097 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line MON87411
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant and corn rootworm-protected corn line.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 6/8/2015 (Amendment 156).
A1098 – Serine Protease (Chymotrypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (chymotrypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 6/8/2015 (Amendment 156).
A1099 – Serine Protease (Trypsin) as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval of a new enzyme, serine protease (trypsin), sourced from a genetically modified strain of Fusarium venenatum as a processing aid in the production of protein hydrolysates.
20/5/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 6/8/2015 (Amendment 156).
A1100 – Maximum Permitted Level of Acesulphame Potassium in Chewing Gum
The Wrigley Company via Brooke-Taylor & Co Pty Ltd
To increase the maximum permitted level of acesulphame potassium (Ace-K) in chewing gum to align with the international regulations and so standardise formulations.
3/12/2015 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 22/2/2016
(Amendment 161).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1101 – Commencement of Dietary Fibre Claim Provisions
Australian Food & Grocery Council To delay the commencement of provisions in Standard 1.2.7- Nutrition, Health and Related Claims for nutrition content claims about dietary fibre from 18 January 2016 for 12 months ie 18 January 2017.
18/6/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 3/9/2015 (Amendment 157).
A1103 – Citric & Lactic Acids as Food Additives in Beer & related Products
DB Breweries Ltd via John Barker Law
To permit the extension of use of citric and lactic acids as food additives in beer.
18/6/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 3/9/2015 (Amendment 157).
A1104 – Voluntary Addition of Vitamins & Minerals to Nut- & Seed-based Beverages
Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing To seek permission for the voluntary addition of a range of vitamins and minerals to nut and seed-based beverages that provides a milk alternative for consumers with allergic / intolerant conditions.
3/12/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 22/2/2016 (Amendment 161).
A1106 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line 4114
Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd via SGA Solutions Pty Ltd
To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified glufosinate-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP-004114-3.
17/9/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 7/12/2015 (Amendment 159).
A1107 – Asparaginase from Bacillus subtilis as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd To permit the use of a new microbial source for Asparaginase sourced from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus subtilis for use in food production to reduce the risk of acrylamide formation.
17/9/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 7/12/2015 (Amendment 159).
A1108 – Rebaudioside M as a Steviol Glycoside Intense Sweetener
PureCircle Ltd via Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
To include rebaudioside M in the list of permitted steviol glycoside products used as intense sweeteners.
28/10/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 14/1/2016 (Amendment 160).
A1109 – Glutaminase as a Processing Aid (Enzyme)
Amano Enzyme Inc via Intertek To permit glutaminase derived from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as a processing aid in the production of certain seasoning ingredients or foods used for seasoning as an alternative to the use of monosodium glutamate.
4/5/2016 No review requested by Forum. Gazetted 21/7/2016
(Amendment 164).
A1110 – Food derived from Insect-protected Soybean Line MON87751
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified insect-protected soybean line MON87511.
28/10/2015 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 14/1/2016 (Amendment 160).
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APPLICATION or PROPOSAL
Applicant or Initiator
Brief Description Final Consideration by Board
Outcome & Date
A1111 – Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid
Micreos BV To seek approval for a preparation of two bacteriophages (S16 and FO1a) (Salmonelex™) as a processing aid to reduce Salmonella contamination in specific foods.
3/3/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 19/5/2016 (Amendment 163).
A1112 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Corn Line MZHG0JG
Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified corn line MZHG0JG that is tolerant to the herbicides glyphosate and glufosinate ammonium.
10/2/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/4/2016 (Amendment 162).
A1114 – Food derived from High Yield Corn Line MON87403
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified corn line MON87403 modified for increased yield.
10/2/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/4/2016 (Amendment 162).
A1116 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant & Insect-protected Corn Line MZIR098
Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd To seek approval for food derived from a genetically modified corn line MZHIR098 that is tolerant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium and protected against corn rootworm.
4/5/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/7/2016 (Amendment 164).
A1118 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Corn Line MON87419
Monsanto Australia Ltd To seek approval for food derived from genetically modified corn line MON87419 which is tolerant to dicamba and glufosinate herbicides.
16/6/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 1/9/2016 (Amendment 165).
A1120 – Agarose Ion Exchange Resin as a Processing Aid for Lactoferrin Production
Fonterra Co-operative via Bioresco Australia
To permit the use of agarose ion exchange resin as a processing aid in the production of high purity lactoferrin from bovine milk and milk-related products.
4/5/2016 No review requested by Forum.
Gazetted 21/7/2016 (Amendment 164).