What changed
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a variation approving a new enzyme, triacylglycerol lipase, for use as a processing aid in food production. The enzyme is sourced from Komagataella phaffii, with a gene donor of Yarrowia lipolytica.
The instrument took effect on 26 October 2026 and is now in force.
Who this affects
This mainly affects food manufacturers who use processing aids and enzymes in their production, as the variation adds a newly approved substance to the permitted list.
The source does not specify which particular food categories or products this enzyme is intended for, nor does it detail any new obligations beyond the approval itself.
Key actions
- Food manufacturers using processing aids or enzymes should check whether this newly approved lipase is relevant to their production processes
- Review the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01414 for the technical and compositional requirements tied to this approval
- No submission or consultation action is required - this instrument is already in force
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