Food standards variation for cross-linked polyester resins in wine production

Overview

Food Standards Australia New Zealand made a variation to food standards rules covering the use of cross-linked polyester resins as an adsorbent processing aid in wine production. The instrument is identified as Application A1332.

Registration and duration

The legislative instrument was registered on 9 July 2026. It was in force for one week, from 9 July 2026 to 16 July 2026, after which it was repealed.

What the source does not state

The source does not specify what the variation changed, why it was repealed, or what instrument, if any, replaced it.

Where to find current rules

Because this instrument is no longer in force, the current rules governing cross-linked polyester resins as a processing aid in wine production are to be found in the current Food Standards Australia New Zealand food standards code. The federal register entry for this instrument is available at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00941. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand website is at www.foodstandards.gov.au.

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