Australia authorizes foods derived from GM bananas

Published 2024년 3월 5일

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The Queensland University of Technology has received approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (Fsanz) to authorize foods derived from a genetically modified (GM) banana line, QCAV-4, which is resistant to Panama disease. This marks the first GM whole fruit and GM banana to be evaluated and approved by Fsanz and globally. The Australian and New Zealand Food Ministers have 60 days to consider this approval. The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has already approved a license for the commercial cultivation of the QCAV-4 banana line. The GM banana will be available primarily as fresh fruit and could also be used in processed foods.

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (Fsanz) has approved the request of the Queensland University of Technology (Qut) to authorize foods derived from a line of genetically modified (GM) bananas for resistance to Panama disease. The QCAV-4 line of bananas is the first GM whole fruit evaluated and approved by Fsanz and the first GM banana approved in the world. Fsanz notified the Australian and New Zealand Food Ministers of the decision on 16 February 2024. Food Ministers have 60 days to consider approval. If they do not seek a review, the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code will be amended to allow the sale and use of banana-derived foods. The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has already approved a license for the commercial cultivation of the QCAV-4 banana line in a separate but parallel regulatory evaluation. Ms Qut said there were no immediate plans to market the GM banana in Australia as Panama disease (Fusarium wilt tropical race 4) – which causes the ...

Source: Myfruit