FSANZ Issues Consultation on Fructosyltransferase from Aspergillus oryzae as Processing Aid

On November 7, 2024, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand proposed the use of “New Processing Aid Enzyme to Manufacture Short-Chain Fructo-oligosaccharides (sc- FOS)”.

The draft document highlights the following points:

• Use of Fructosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.9) from oryzae to Schedule 18 as a processing aid in sc-FOS production under GMP guidelines;
• The safety assessment found the enzyme is non-pathogenic, non-toxigenic, with a strong safety record for similar enzymes concluding no public health risks;
• The proposal is unlikely to impact international trade as no Codex Alimentarius standards exist for enzymes used as processing aids;
• FSANZ's evaluation aligns with international safety and purity standards including those set by JECFA and the Food Chemicals Codex;
• The approval of use of this enzyme can benefit sc-FOS producers by improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing costs.

The Consultation is open till December 5, 2024.

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