FSANZ Proposes the Use of 2′-FL from a new GM source for Infant formula
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On November 30th, 2021, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the “2′-FL from a new GM source for infant formula” to allow a new production method for a permitted oligosaccharide (2′fucosyllactose (2ʹ-FL)) added to infant formula products.
The scope of the document highlights the following key points:
- FSANZ Code already permits the addition of 2'FL to infant formula products;
- 2ʹ-FL is a non-digestible carbohydrate, or oligosaccharide, found naturally in human milk;
- Usage as a nutritive substance in infant formula products at levels consistent with those found in mature human milk;
- To allow the voluntary addition of 2′-FL produced by microbial fermentation using a new genetically modified (GM) production strain;
- To permit the voluntary addition of 2′-FL to infant formula products at maximum levels of 2.4 g/L;
- The risk assessment indicates no safety concerns with the addition of 2′-FL to infant formula products at their use levels.
The scientific document is open for public consultation period until January 31st, 2022.
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