In September, AIFST welcomed the opportunity to comment on the second call for submissions for proposal 1055, Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques.

AIFST supports FSANZ’s approach with the proposed outcome-based definition of ‘genetically modified food’ including the exclusions for certain substances or sources (e.g. food derived from a null segregant or part of a grafted plant where the parts do not contain novel DNA or protein).

To access the full submission, visit our submissions page here https://www.aifst.asn.au/AIFST-Submissions