Standard 1.3.3
Processing Aids
Purpose
This Standard regulates the use of processing aids in food manufacture, prohibiting their use in food unless there is a specific permission within this Standard.
Standard 1.3.1 regulates the use of food additives.
Table of Provisions
1 Interpretation
2 General prohibition on the use of processing aids
3 Generally permitted processing aids
3A Restriction on the use of carbon monoxide in the processing of fish
4 Permitted antifoam agents
5 Permitted catalysts
6 Permitted decolourants, clarifying, filtration and adsorbent agents
7 Permitted desiccating preparations
8 Permitted ion exchange resins
9 Permitted lubricants, release and anti-stick agents
10 Permitted carriers, solvents and diluents
11 Permitted processing aids used in packaged water and in water used as an ingredient in other foods
12 Permitted bleaching agents, washing and peeling agents
13 Permitted extraction solvents
14 Permitted processing aids with miscellaneous functions
15 Permitted enzymes of animal origin
16 Permitted enzymes of plant origin
17 Permitted enzymes of microbial origin
18 Permitted microbial nutrients and microbial nutrient adjuncts
19 Dimethyl dicarbonate as a microbial control agent
Clauses
1 Interpretation
(1) In this Standard –
approved food for use of phage means food that –
(a) is ordinarily consumed in the same state as that in which it is sold; and
(b) is solid; and
(c) is one of the following –
(i) meat;
(ii) meat product;
(iii) fish;
(iv) fish product;
(v) fruit;
(vi) fruit product;
(vii) vegetable;
(viii) vegetable product;
(ix) cheese; and
(d) is not one of the following –
(i) nuts in the shell and whole;
(ii) raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling or washing by the consumer.
dairy ingredient means an ingredient that is derived from a dairy source.
EC number (Enzyme Commission number) means the number which the Enzyme Commission uses to classify the principal enzyme activity.
maximum permitted level means the maximum amount of the processing aid which may be present in the food as specified in the Tables to clauses 3 to 18.
processing aid means a substance listed in clauses 3 to 19, where –
(a) the substance is used in the processing of raw materials, foods or ingredients, to fulfil a technological purpose relating to treatment or processing, but does not perform a technological function in the final food; and
(b) the proportion of the processing aid is no more than the maximum level necessary to achieve one or more technological functions under conditions of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
silica or silicates includes sodium calcium polyphosphate silicate, sodium hexafluorosilicate, sodium metasilicate, sodium silicate, silica and modified silica that complies with a monograph specification in clause 2 or clause 3 of Standard 1.3.4.
(2) In this Standard, the letters ‘ATCC’ followed by a number is a reference to the number which the American Type Culture Collection uses to identify a prokaryote.
2 General prohibition on the use of processing aids
Unless expressly permitted in this Standard, processing aids must not be added to food.
3 Generally permitted processing aids
Subject to clause 3A, the following processing aids may be used in the course of manufacture of any food at a level necessary to achieve a function in the processing of that food –
(a) foods, including water; and
(b) food additives listed in Schedule 2 of Standard 1.3.1; and
(c) a processing aid specified in the Table to this clause.
Table to clause 3
| Activated carbon |
| Ammonia |
| Ammonium hydroxide |
| Argon |
| Bone phosphate |
| Carbon monoxide |
| Diatomaceous earth |
| Ethoxylated fatty alcohols |
| Ethyl alcohol |
| Fatty acid polyalkylene glycol ester |
| Furcellaran |
| Hydrogenated glucose syrups |
| Isopropyl alcohol |
| Magnesium hydroxide |
| Oleic acid |
| Oleyl oleate |
| Oxygen |
| Perlite |
| Phospholipids |
| Phosphoric acid |
| Polyethylene glycols |
| Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids |
| Polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid |
| Polyoxyethylene 40 stearate |
| Potassium hydroxide |
| Propylene glycol alginate |
| Silica or silicates |
| Sodium hydroxide |
| Sodium lauryl sulphate |
| Sulphuric acid |
| Tannic acid |
3A Restriction on the use of carbon monoxide in the processing of fish
(1) Carbon monoxide must not be used in the processing of fish as a food where its use results in a change to or fixes the colour of the flesh of the fish.
(2) To avoid doubt, subclause (1) does not apply to carbon monoxide that is naturally present or naturally occurring in smoke used in the processing of fish as food.
(3) Fish that has been treated with carbon monoxide prior to the commencement of Item 1.2 of the Schedule to the Food Standards (Proposal P1019 – Carbon Monoxide as a Processing Aid for Fish) Variation shall not be taken to comply with subclause 3A(1) by virtue of subclause 1(2) of Standard 1.1.1.
4 Permitted antifoam agents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as an antifoam agent in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 4
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Butanol | 10 |
| Oxystearin | GMP |
| Polydimethylsiloxane | 10 |
| Polyethylene glycol dioleate | GMP |
| Polyethylene/ polypropylene glycol copolymers | GMP |
| Soap | GMP |
| Sorbitan monolaurate | 1 |
| Sorbitan monooleate | 1 |
5 Permitted catalysts
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as a catalyst in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 5
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Chromium (excluding chromium VI) | 0.1 |
| Copper | 0.1 |
| Molybdenum | 0.1 |
| Nickel | 1.0 |
| Peracetic acid | 0.7 |
| Potassium ethoxide | 1.0 |
| Potassium (metal) | GMP |
| Sodium (metal) | GMP |
| Sodium ethoxide | 1.0 |
| Sodium methoxide | 1.0 |
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6 Permitted decolourants, clarifying, filtration and adsorbent agents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as decolourants, clarifying, filtration and adsorbent agents in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 6
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Acid clays of montmorillonite | GMP |
| Chloromethylated aminated styrene‑divinylbenzene resin | GMP |
| Co-extruded polystyrene and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone | GMP |
| Copper sulphate | GMP |
| Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin copolymer | 150 |
| Dimethyldialkylammonium chloride | GMP |
| Divinylbenzene copolymer | GMP |
| High density polyethylene co‑extruded with kaolin | GMP |
| Iron oxide | GMP |
| Fish collagen, including Isinglass | GMP |
| Magnesium oxide | GMP |
| Modified polyacrylamide resins | GMP |
| Nylon | GMP |
| Phytates (including phytic acid, magnesium phytate & calcium phytate) | GMP |
| Polyester resins, cross-linked | GMP |
| Polyethylene | GMP |
| Polypropylene | GMP |
| Polyvinyl polypyrrolidone | GMP |
| Potassium ferrocyanide | 0.1 |
7 Permitted desiccating preparations
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as desiccating preparations in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 7
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Aluminium sulphate | GMP |
| Ethyl esters of fatty acids | GMP |
| Short chain triglycerides | GMP |
8 Permitted ion exchange resins
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as an ion exchange resin in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 8
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Completely hydrolysed copolymers of methyl acrylate and divinylbenzene | GMP |
| Completely hydrolysed terpolymers of methyl acrylate, divinylbenzene and acrylonitrile | GMP |
| Cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde activated with one or both of the following: triethylene tetramine and tetraethylenepentamine | GMP |
| Cross-linked polystyrene, chloromethylated, then aminated with trimethylamine, dimethylamine, diethylenetriamine, or dimethylethanolamine | GMP |
| Diethylenetriamine, triethylene-tetramine, or tetraethylenepentamin cross-linked with epichlorohydrin | GMP |
| Divinylbenzene copolymer | GMP |
| Epichlorohydrin cross-linked with ammonia | GMP |
| Epichlorohydrin cross-linked with ammonia and then quaternised with methyl chloride to contain not more than 18% strong base capacity by weight of total exchange capacity | GMP |
| Hydrolysed copolymer of methyl acrylate and divinylbenzene | GMP |
| Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene copolymer containing not less than 2% by weight of divinylbenzene, aminolysed with dimethylaminopropylamine | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene copolymer containing not less than 3.5% by weight of divinylbenzene, aminolysed with dimethylaminopropylamine | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene-diethylene glycol divinyl ether terpolymer containing not less than 3.5% by weight divinylbenzene and not more than 0.6% by weight of diethylene glycol divinyl ether, aminolysed with dimethaminopropylamine | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene-diethylene glycol divinyl ether terpolymer containing not less than 7% by weight divinylbenzene and not more than 2.3% by weight of diethylene glycol divinyl ether, aminolysed with dimethaminopropylamine and quaternised with methyl chloride | GMP |
| Reaction resin of formaldehyde, acetone, and tetraethylenepentamine | GMP |
| Regenerated cellulose, cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then derivatised with carboxymethyl groups whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide is no more than 70% of the starting quantity of cellulose | GMP |
| Regenerated cellulose, cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then derivatised with tertiary amine groups whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide is no more than 70% of the starting quantity of cellulose | GMP |
| Regenerated cellulose, cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then derivatised with quaternary amine groups whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide is no more than 250% of the starting quantity of cellulose | GMP |
| Regenerated cellulose, cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then sulphonated, whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide employed is no more than 250% of the starting quantity of cellulose | GMP |
| Styrene-divinylbenzene cross-linked copolymer, chloromethylated then aminated with dimethylamine and oxidised with hydrogen peroxide whereby the resin contains not more than 15% of vinyl N,N-dimethylbenzylamine-N-oxide and not more than 6.5% of nitrogen | GMP |
| Sulphite-modified cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde, with modification resulting in sulphonic acid groups on side chains | GMP |
| Sulphonated anthracite coal | GMP |
| Sulphonated copolymer of styrene and divinylbenzene | GMP |
| Sulphonated terpolymers of styrene, divinylbenzene, and acrylonitrile or methyl acrylate | GMP |
| Sulphonated tetrapolymer of styrene, divinylbenzene, acrylonitrile, and methyl acrylate derived from a mixture of monomers containing not more than a total of 2% by weight of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate | GMP |
9 Permitted lubricants, release and anti-stick agents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as lubricants, release and anti-stick agents in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 9
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Acetylated mono- and diglycerides | 100 |
| Mineral oil based greases | GMP |
| Thermally oxidised soya-bean oil | 320 |
| White mineral oil | GMP |
Editorial note:
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is currently reviewing mineral oils, including white mineral oil. To ensure consistency with the outcomes of this review, FSANZ will review the permission and nomenclature for white mineral oil once the JECFA review is completed.
10 Permitted carriers, solvents and diluents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as carriers, solvents and diluents in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 10
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Benzyl alcohol | 500 |
| Croscarmellose sodium | GMP |
| Ethyl acetate | GMP |
| Glycerol diacetate | GMP |
| Glyceryl monoacetate | GMP |
| Glycine | GMP |
| Isopropyl alcohol | 1000 |
| L-Leucine | GMP |
| Triethyl citrate | GMP |
11 Permitted processing aids used in packaged water and in water used as an ingredient in other foods
Subject to any qualifications in the Table to this clause, the processing aids listed in the Table may be used in the course of manufacture of packaged water and in water used as an ingredient in other foods provided the water contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 11
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Aluminium sulphate | GMP |
| Ammonium sulphate | GMP |
| Calcium hypochlorite | 5 (available chlorine) |
| Calcium sodium polyphosphate | GMP |
| Chlorine | 5 (available chlorine) |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1 |
| Cobalt sulphate | 2 |
| Copper sulphate | 2 |
| Cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde activated with one or both of triethylenetetramine or tetraethylenepentamine | GMP |
| Cross-linked polystyrene, first chloromethylated then aminated with trimethylamine, dimethylamine, diethylenetriamine or dimethylethanolamine | GMP |
| Diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine or tetraethylenepentamine cross-linked with epichlorohydrin | GMP |
| Ferric chloride | GMP |
| Ferric sulphate | GMP |
| Ferrous sulphate | GMP |
| Hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluorosilicic acid) (only in water used as an ingredient in other foods) | 1.5 (as fluoride) |
| Hydrolyzed copolymers of methyl acrylate and divinylbenzene | GMP |
| Hydrolyzed terpolymers of methyl acrylate, divinylbenzene and acrylonitrile | GMP |
| Hydrogen peroxide | 5 |
| 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid | GMP |
| Lignosulphonic acid | GMP |
| Magnetite | GMP |
| Maleic acid polymers | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene copolymer containing not less than 2% divinylbenzene aminolysed with dimethylaminopropylamine | GMP |
| Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer | GMP |
| Methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene-diethylene glycol divinyl ether terpolymer containing not less than 3.5% divinylbenzene and not more than 0.6% diethylene glycol divinyl ether, aminolysed with dimethylaminopropylamine | GMP |
| Modified polyacrylamide resins | GMP |
| Monobutyl ethers of polyethylene-polypropylene glycol | GMP |
| Ozone | GMP |
| Phosphorous acid | GMP |
| Polyacrylamide (polyelectrolytes) | 0.0002 (as acrylamide monomer) |
| Polyaluminium chloride | GMP |
| Polydimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride | GMP |
| Polyoxypropylene glycol | GMP |
| Potassium permanganate | GMP |
| Reaction resin of formaldehyde, acetone and tetraethylenepentamine | GMP |
| Regenerated cellulose, cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then sulphonated whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide employed is no more than 250% of the starting quantity of cellulose | GMP |
| Silver ions | 0.01 |
| Sodium aluminate | GMP |
| Sodium fluoride (only in water used as an ingredient in other foods) | 1.5 (as fluoride) |
| Sodium fluorosilicate (Sodium silicofluoride) (only in water used as an ingredient in other foods) | 1.5 (as fluoride) |
| Sodium glucoheptonate | 0.08 (measured as cyanide) |
| Sodium gluconate | GMP |
| Sodium humate | GMP |
| Sodium hypochlorite | 5 (available chlorine) |
| Sodium lignosulphonate | GMP |
| Sodium metabisulphite | GMP |
| Sodium nitrate | 50 (as nitrate) |
| Sodium polymethacrylate | 2.5 |
| Sodium sulphite (neutral or alkaline) | GMP |
| Styrene-divinylbenzene cross-linked copolymer | 0.02 (as styrene) |
| Sulphonated copolymer of styrene and divinylbenzene | GMP |
| Sulphonated terpolymers of styrene, divinylbenzene acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate | GMP |
| Sulphite modified cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde | GMP |
| Tannin powder extract | GMP |
| Tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate | GMP |
| Zinc sulphate | GMP |
Editorial note:
This clause contains the permissions for fluoride to be used in water that is used as an ingredient in other foods, but not in water presented in packaged form. Standard 2.6.2 contains a voluntary permission to add fluoride to water presented in packaged form.
12 Permitted bleaching agents, washing and peeling agents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as bleaching agents, washing and peeling agents in the course of manufacture of the corresponding foods specified in the Table provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 12
| Substance | Food | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Benzoyl peroxide | All foods | 40 (measured as benzoic acid) |
| Bromo-chloro-dimethylhydantoin | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) 1.0 (inorganic bromide) 2.0 (dimethylhydantoin) |
| Calcium hypochlorite | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) |
| Chlorine | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) |
| Chlorine dioxide | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) |
| Diammonium hydrogen orthophosphate | All foods | GMP |
| Dibromo-dimethylhydantoin | All foods | 2.0 (inorganic bromide) 2.0 (dimethylhydantoin) |
| 2-Ethylhexyl sodium sulphate | All foods | 0.7 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | All foods | 5 |
| Iodine | Fruits, vegetables and eggs | GMP |
| Oxides of nitrogen | All foods | GMP |
| Ozone | All foods | GMP |
| Peracetic acid | All foods | GMP |
| Sodium chlorite | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) |
| Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate | All foods | 0.7 |
| Sodium hypochlorite | All foods | 1.0 (available chlorine) |
| Sodium laurate | All foods | GMP |
| Sodium metabisulphite | Root and tuber vegetables | 25 |
| Sodium peroxide | All foods | 5 |
| Sodium persulphate | All foods | GMP |
| Triethanolamine | Dried vine fruit | GMP |
Editorial note:
FSANZ will review the extent of the use of Iodine as a processing aid three years from the date of the inclusion of Iodine as a processing aid in the Table to clause 12.
13 Permitted extraction solvents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as extraction solvents in the course of manufacture of the corresponding foods specified in the Table provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 13
| Substance | Food | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Acetone | Flavourings | 2 |
| | Other foods | 0.1 |
| Benzyl alcohol | All foods | GMP |
| Butane | Flavourings | 1 |
| | Other foods | 0.1 |
| Butanol | All foods | 10 |
| Cyclohexane | All foods | 1 |
| Dibutyl ether | All foods | 2 |
| Diethyl ether | All foods | 2 |
| Dimethyl ether | All foods | 2 |
| Ethyl acetate | All foods | 10 |
| Glyceryl triacetate | All foods | GMP |
| Hexanes | All foods | 20 |
| Isobutane | Flavourings | 1 |
| | Other foods | 0.1 |
| Methanol | All foods | 5 |
| Methylene chloride | Decaffeinated coffee | 2 |
| | Decaffeinated tea | 2 |
| | Flavourings | 2 |
| Methylethyl ketone | All foods | 2 |
| Propane | All foods | 1 |
| Toluene | All foods | 1 |
14 Permitted processing aids with miscellaneous functions
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used for the corresponding function specified in the Table, provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Editorial note:
Where meat has been treated using lactoperoxidase from bovine milk, the mandatory labelling requirements in clause 4 of Standard 1.2.3 apply.
Table to clause 14
| Substance | Function | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
| Agarose ion exchange resin being agarose cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then derivatised with tertiary amine groups whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide does not exceed 250% by weight of the starting quantity of agarose | Removal of specific proteins and polyphenols from beer | GMP |
| Ammonium persulphate | Yeast washing agent | GMP |
| Ammonium sulphate | Decalcification agent for edible casings | GMP |
| Butanol | Suspension agent for sugar crystals | 10 |
| Carbonic acid | Bleached tripe washing agent | GMP |
| Cetyl alcohol | Coating agent on meat carcasses and primal cuts to prevent desiccation | 1.0 |
| Chitosan sourced from Aspergillus niger | Manufacture of wine, beer, cider, spirits and food grade ethanol | GMP |
| Colours permitted in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 of Standard 1.3.1 | Applied to the outer surface of meat as a brand for the purposes of inspection or identification | GMP |
Cupric citrate | Removal of sulphide compounds from wine | GMP |
| β-Cyclodextrin | Used to extract cholesterol from eggs | GMP |
| L-Cysteine (or HCl salt) | Dough conditioner | 75 |
| Ethyl acetate | Cell disruption of yeast | GMP |
| Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid | Metal sequestrant for edible fats and oils and related products | GMP |
| Gibberellic acid | Barley germination | GMP |
| Gluteral | Manufacture of edible collagen casings | GMP |
Hydrogen peroxide | Control of lactic acid producing microorganisms to stabilise the pH during the manufacture of – (a) fermented milk; or (b) fermented milk products; or (c) cheese made using lactic acid producing microorganisms; or (d) cheese products made using lactic acid producing microorganisms. | 5 |
| | Inhibiting agent for dried vine fruits, fruit and vegetable juices, sugar, vinegar and yeast autolysate | 5 |
| | Removal of glucose from egg products | 5 |
| | Removal of sulphur dioxide | 5 |
1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid | Metal sequestrant for use with anti-microbial agents for meat, fruit and vegetables | GMP |
| Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 | Manufacture of ice cream and edible ices | 100 |
| Indole acetic acid | Barley germination | GMP |
| Lactoperoxidase from bovine milk EC 1.11.1.7 | Reduce the bacterial population or inhibit bacterial growth on meat surfaces | GMP |
| Listeria phage P100 | Listericidal treatment for use on approved food for use of phage | GMP |
| Morpholine | Solubilising agent for coating mixtures on fruits | GMP |
| Oak | For use in the manufacture of wine | GMP |
| Octanoic acid | Anti-microbial agent for meat, fruit and vegetables | GMP |
| Paraffin | Coatings for cheese and cheese products | GMP |
| Polyvinyl acetate | Preparation of waxes for use in cheese and cheese products | GMP |
| Potassium bromate | Germination control in malting | Limit of determination of bromate |
| Sodium bromate | Germination control in malting | Limit of determination of bromate |
| Sodium chlorite | Anti-microbial agent for meat, fish, fruit and vegetables | Limit of determination of chlorite, chlorate, chlorous acid and chlorine dioxide |
| Sodium gluconate | Denuding, bleaching & neutralising tripe | GMP |
| Sodium glycerophosphate | Cryoprotectant for starter culture | GMP |
Sodium metabisulphite | Dough conditioner | 60 |
| | Removal of excess chlorine | 60 |
| | Softening of corn kernels for starch manufacture | 60 (in the starch) |
| | Treatment of hides for use in gelatine and collagen manufacture | GMP |
Sodium sulphide | Treatment of hides for use in gelatine and collagen manufacture | GMP |
| Sodium sulphite | Dough conditioner | 60 |
| Sodium thiocyanate | Reduce and/or inhibit bacterial population on meat surfaces | GMP |
| Stearyl alcohol | Coating agent on meat carcasses and primal cuts to prevent desiccation | GMP |
| Sulphur dioxide | Control of nitrosodimethylamine in malting | 750 |
| | Treatment of hides for use in gelatine and collagen manufacture | 750 |
| Sulphurous acid | Softening of corn kernels | GMP |
| | Treatment of hides for use in gelatine and collagen manufacture | GMP |
| Triethanolamine | Solubilising agent for coating mixtures for fruits | GMP |
| Urea | Manufacture of concentrated gelatine solutions | 1.5 times the mass of the gelatine present |
| | Microbial nutrient and microbial nutrient adjunct for the manufacture of all foods, except alcoholic beverages | GMP |
| Woodflour from untreated Pinus radiata | Gripping agent used in the treatment of hides | GMP |
Editorial note:
The limit of determination is the lowest concentration of a chemical that can be qualitatively detected using a laboratory method and/or item of laboratory equipment (that is, its presence can be detected but not quantified).
For Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12 in the Table to clause 14, the manufacturer and patent holder, Unilever, has undertaken to voluntarily label products where the processing aid has been used in the manufacturing process. This labelling will appear on the product as ‘ice structuring protein’. Unilever will also have information about ice structuring protein available to consumers.
Editorial note:
If Listeria phage P100 has an ongoing technological function it ceases to be a processing aid as defined in subclause 1(1), and operates instead as a food additive. For example, Listeria phage P100 may have an ongoing technological function when introduced to liquids. Standard 1.3.1 does not permit the use of Listeria phage P100 as a food additive.
15 Permitted enzymes of animal origin
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as enzymes in the course of manufacture of any food provided the enzyme is derived from the corresponding source specified in the Table.
Table to clause 15
| Enzyme | Source |
| Lipase, triacylglycerol EC 3.1.1.3 | Bovine stomach; salivary glands or forestomach of calf, kid or lamb; porcine or bovine pancreas |
| Pepsin EC 3.4.23.1 | Bovine or porcine stomach |
| Phospholipase A2 EC 3.1.1.4 | Porcine pancreas |
| Thrombin EC 3.4.21.5 | Bovine or porcine blood |
| Trypsin EC 3.4.21.4 | Porcine or bovine pancreas |
16 Permitted enzymes of plant origin
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as enzymes in the course of manufacture of any food provided the enzyme is derived from the corresponding source specified in the Table.
Table to clause 16
| Enzyme | Source |
| α–Amylase EC 3.2.1.1 | Malted cereals |
| β-Amylase EC 3.2.1.2 | Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) Malted cereals |
| Actinidin EC 3.4.22.14 | Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) |
| Ficin EC 3.4.22.3 | Ficus spp. |
| Fruit bromelain EC 3.4.22.33 | Pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) |
| Papain EC 3.4.22.2 | Carica papaya |
| Stem bromelain EC 3.4.22.32 | Pineapple stem (Ananas comosus) |
17 Permitted enzymes of microbial origin
(1) The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as enzymes in the course of manufacture of any food provided the enzyme is derived from the corresponding source or sources specified in the Table.
(2) The sources listed in the Table to this clause may contain additional copies of genes from the same organism.
Editorial note:
See Division 2 of Standard 1.5.2 – Food produced using Gene Technology for labelling requirements that apply to processing aids produced using gene technology.
Table to clause 17
| Enzyme | Source |
| α-Acetolactate decarboxylase EC 4.1.1.5 | Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis, containing the gene for α–Acetolactate decarboxylase isolated from Bacillus brevis |
| Aminopeptidase EC 3.4.11.1 | Aspergillus oryzae Lactococcus lactis |
| α-Amylase EC 3.2.1.1 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus licheniformis, containing the gene for α-Amylase isolated from Geobacillus stearothermophilus Bacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis, containing the gene for α-Amylase isolated from Geobacillus stearothermophilus Geobacillus stearothermophilus |
| β-Amylase EC 3.2.1.2 | Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus subtilis |
| Amylomaltase EC 2.4.1.25 | Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, containing the gene for amylomaltase derived from Thermus thermophilus |
| α–Arabinofuranosidase EC 3.2.1.55 | Aspergillus niger |
| Asparaginase EC 3.5.1.1 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae |
| Aspergillopepsin I EC 3.4.23.18 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae |
| Aspergillopepsin II EC 3.4.23.19 | Aspergillus niger |
| Carboxylesterase EC 3.1.1.1 | Rhizomucor miehei |
| Catalase EC 1.11.1.6 | Aspergillus niger Micrococcus luteus |
| Cellulase EC 3.2.1.4 | Aspergillus niger Penicillium funiculosum Trichoderma reesei Trichoderma viride |
| Chymosin EC 3.4.23.4 | Aspergillus niger Escherichia coli K-12 strain GE81 Kluyveromyces lactis |
| Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase EC 2.4.1.19 | Paenibacillus macerans |
| Dextranase EC 3.2.1.11 | Chaetomium gracile Penicillium lilacinum |
| Endo-arabinase EC 3.2.1.99 | Aspergillus niger |
| Endo-protease EC 3.4.21.26 | Aspergillus niger |
| β-Fructofuranosidase EC 3.2.1.26 | Aspergillus niger Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| α-Galactosidase EC 3.2.1.22 | Aspergillus niger |
| β-Galactosidase EC 3.2.1.23 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Bacillus circulans ATCC 31382 Kluyveromyces marxianus Kluyveromyces lactis |
| Glucan 1,3-β-glucosidase EC 3.2.1.58 | Trichoderma harzianum |
β-Glucanase EC 3.2.1.6 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus subtilis Disporotrichum dimorphosporum Humicola insolens Talaromyces emersonii Trichoderma reesei |
| Glucoamylase EC 3.2.1.3 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Rhizopus delemar Rhizopus oryzae Rhizopus niveus |
| Glucose oxidase EC 1.1.3.4 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for glucose oxidase isolated from Aspergillus niger |
| α-Glucosidase EC 3.2.1.20 | Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus niger |
| β-Glucosidase EC 3.2.1.21 | Aspergillus niger |
| Glycerophospholipid cholesterol acyltransferase, protein engineered variant EC 2.3.1.43 | Bacillus licheniformis, containing the gene for glycerophospholipid cholesterol acyltransferase isolated from Aeromonas salmonicida subsp. salmonicida |
| Hemicellulase endo-1,3-β-xylanase EC 3.2.1.32 | Humicola insolens |
| Hemicellulase endo-1,4-β-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Endo-1,4-β-xylanase isolated from Aspergillus aculeatus Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Endo-1,4-β-xylanase isolated from Thermomyces lanuginosus Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus subtilis Humicola insolens Trichoderma reesei |
| Hemicellulase multicomponent enzyme EC 3.2.1.78 | Aspergillus niger Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus subtilis Trichoderma reesei |
| Hexose oxidase EC 1.1.3.5 | Hansenula polymorpha, containing the gene for Hexose oxidase isolated from Chondrus crispus |
| Inulinase EC 3.2.1.7 | Aspergillus niger |
| Lipase, monoacylglycerol EC 3.1.1.23 | Penicillium camembertii |
| Lipase, triacylglycerol EC 3.1.1.3 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Fusarium oxysporum Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Humicola lanuginosa Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Rhizomucor miehei Candida rugosa Hansenula polymorpha, containing the gene for Lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Fusarium heterosporum Mucor javanicus Penicillium roquefortii Rhizopus arrhizus Rhizomucor miehei Rhizopus niveus Rhizopus oryzae |
Lipase, triacylglycerol, protein engineered variant EC 3.1.1.3 | Aspergillus niger, containing the gene for lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Fusarium culmorum |
| Lysophospholipase EC 3.1.1.5 | Aspergillus niger |
| Maltogenic α-amylase EC 3.2.1.133 | Bacillus subtilis containing the gene for maltogenic α-amylase isolated from Geobacillus stearothermophilus |
| Maltotetraohydrolase, protein engineered variant EC 3.2.1.60 | Bacillus licheniformis, containing the gene for maltotetraohydrolase isolated from Pseudomonas stutzeri |
| Metalloproteinase | Aspergillus oryzae Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus coagulans Bacillus subtilis |
| Mucorpepsin EC 3.4.23.23 | Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for Aspartic proteinase isolated from Rhizomucor meihei Rhizomucor meihei Cryphonectria parasitica |
| Pectin lyase EC 4.2.2.10 | Aspergillus niger |
| Pectinesterase EC 3.1.1.11 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for pectinesterase isolated from Aspergillus aculeatus |
| Phospholipase A1 EC 3.1.1.32 | Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for phospholipase A1 isolated from Fusarium venenatum |
| Phospholipase A2 EC 3.1.1.4 | Aspergillus niger, containing the gene isolated from porcine pancreas Streptomyces violaceoruber |
| 3-Phytase EC 3.1.3.8 | Aspergillus niger |
| 4-Phytase EC 3.1.3.26 | Aspergillus oryzae, containing the gene for 4-phytase isolated from Peniophora lycii |
| Polygalacturonase or Pectinase multicomponent enzyme EC 3.2.1.15 | Aspergillus niger Aspergillus oryzae Trichoderma reesei |
| Pullulanase EC 3.2.1.41 | Bacillus acidopullulyticus Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis, containing the gene for pullulanase isolated from Bacillus acidopullulyticus Klebsiella pneumoniae |
Serine proteinase EC 3.4.21.14 | Aspergillus oryzae Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bacillus halodurans Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus subtilis |
| Transglucosidase EC 2.4.1.24 | Aspergillus niger |
| Transglutaminase EC 2.3.2.13 | Streptomyces mobaraensis |
| Urease EC 3.5.1.5 | Lactobacillus fermentum |
| Xylose isomerase EC 5.3.1.5 | Actinoplanes missouriensis Bacillus coagulans Microbacterium arborescens Streptomyces olivaceus Streptomyces olivochromogenes Streptomyces murinus Streptomyces rubiginosus |
Editorial note:
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a separate species from Bacillus subtilis.
Aspergillus niger group covers strains known under the names Aspergillus aculeatus, A. awamori, A. ficuum, A. foetidus, A. japonicus, A. phoenicis, A. saitor and A. usamii.
Trichoderma reesei also known as Trichoderma longibrachiatum.
Kluyveromyces marxianus – former names Saccharomyces fragilis and Kluyveromyces fragilis.
Kluyveromyces lactis – former name Saccharomyces lactis.
Rhizomucor miehei – former name Mucor miehei.
Micrococcus luteus – former name Micrococcus lysodeikticus.
Paenibacillus macerans – former name Bacillus macerans.
Talaromyces emersonii – former name Penicillium emersonii.
Klebsiella pneumoniae – former name Klebsiella aerogenes.
Streptomyces mobaraensis – former name Streptoverticillium mobaraensis.
Humicola lanuginosa also known as Thermomyces lanuginosus.
Mucor javanicus also known as Mucor circinelloides f. circinelloides.
Penicillium roquefortii also known as Penicillium roqueforti.
Hansenula polymorpha also known as Pichia angusta.
Geobacillus stearothermophilus – former name Bacillus stearothermophilus.
4-Phytase also known as 6-phytase.
18 Permitted microbial nutrients and microbial nutrient adjuncts
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as microbial nutrients or microbial nutrient adjuncts in the course of manufacture of any food.
Table to clause 18
| Adenine |
| Adonitol |
| Ammonium sulphate |
| Ammonium sulphite |
| Arginine |
| Asparagine |
| Aspartic acid |
| Benzoic acid |
| Biotin |
| Calcium pantothenate |
| Calcium propionate |
| Copper sulphate |
| Cystine |
| Cysteine monohydrochloride |
| Dextran |
| Ferrous sulphate |
| Glutamic acid |
| Glycine |
| Guanine |
| Histidine |
| Hydroxyethyl starch |
| Inosine |
| Inositol |
| Manganese chloride |
| Manganese sulphate |
| Niacin |
| Nitric acid |
| Pantothenic acid |
| Peptone |
| Phytates |
| Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Pyridoxine hydrochloride |
| Riboflavin |
| Sodium formate |
| Sodium molybdate |
| Sodium tetraborate |
| Thiamin |
| Threonine |
| Uracil |
| Xanthine |
| Zinc chloride |
| Zinc sulphate |
19 Dimethyl dicarbonate as a microbial control agent
(1) Dimethyl dicarbonate may be added in the manufacture of a food listed in Column 1 in the Table at a concentration no more than the maximum permitted addition level in Column 2 in the Table.
(2) Dimethyl dicarbonate must not be present in the food as sold.
Table to clause 19
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| Food | Maximum permitted addition level (amount of dimethyl dicarbonate/ amount of food) |
| Fruit and vegetable juices and fruit and vegetable juice product | 250 mg/kg |
| Water-based flavoured drinks | 250 mg/kg |
| Formulated beverages | 250 mg/kg |
| Wine, sparkling wine and fortified wine; and fruit wine, vegetable wine and mead (including cider and perry) | 200 mg/kg |
Amendment History
The Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Standard. The information includes commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments.
These amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 unless otherwise indicated. Amendments do not have a specific date for cessation unless indicated as such.
About this compilation
This is a compilation of Standard 1.3.3 as in force on 4 December 2014 (up to Amendment No. 151). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.
Prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 4 December 2014.
Uncommenced amendments or provisions ceasing to have effect
To assist stakeholders, the effect of any uncommenced amendments or provisions which will cease to have effect, may be reflected in the Standard as shaded boxed text with the relevant commencement or cessation date. These amendments will be reflected in a compilation registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments including or omitting those amendments and provided in the Amendment History once the date is passed.
The following abbreviations may be used in the table below:
ad = added or inserted am = amended
exp = expired or ceased to have effect rep = repealed
rs = repealed and substituted
Standard 1.3.3 was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. P 30 on 20 December 2000 as part of Amendment No. 53 (F2008B00616 – 30 September 2008) and has been amended as follows:
| Clause affected | A’ment No. | FRLI registration Gazette | Commencement (Cessation) | How affected | Description of amendment |
| Table of Provs | 64 | F2008B00810 23 Dec 2008 FSC6 13 Dec 2002 | 13 Dec 2002 | am | Consequential amendment relating to change to clause 6 heading. |
| Table of Provs | 121 | F2011L00213 9 Feb 2011 FSC63 10 Feb 2011 | 10 Feb 2011 | ad, am | Consequential amendment relating to new clause 19. |
| Table of Provs | 144 | F2013L02039 3 Dec 2013 FSC 86 5 Dec 2013 | 5 June 2014 | ad | Consequential amendment relating to new clause 3A. |
| 1 | 88 | 5 Oct 2006 F2006L03270 FSC30 5 Oct 2006 | 5 Oct 2006 | am | Definition of ‘maximum permitted level’. |
| 1 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Reference in the definition of ‘maximum permitted level’. |
| 1 | 94 | F2007L04074 11 Oct 2007 FSC36 11 Oct 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | rs | Definition of ‘EC number’. |
| 1 | 103 | F2008L03741 9 Oct 2008 FSC45 9 Oct 2008 | 9 Oct 2008 | ad | Definition of ‘silicates’. |
| 1 | 111 | F2009L03145 13 Aug 2009 FSC53 13 Aug 2009 | 13 Aug 2009 | am | Anomalies relating to silicas and silicates. |
| 1 | 117 | F2010L01841 29 June 2010 FSC59 1 July 2010 | 1 July 2010 | ad | New subclause to clarify the meaning of reference to ‘ATCC’. |
| 1 | 121 | F2011L00213 9 Feb 2011 FSC63 10 Feb 2011 | 10 Feb 2011 | am | Definition of ‘processing aid’ to include new clause 19. |
| 1 | 124 | F2011L01450 8 July 2011 FSC66 11 July 2011 | 11 July 2011 | rep, am | Definition of ‘GMP’ and a consequential amendment to the definition of ‘processing aid’. |
| 1 | 130 | F2012L00929 26 April 2012 FSC72 26 April 2012 | 26 April 2012 | ad | Definition of ‘dairy ingredient’. |
| 1 | 135 | F2012L02011 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | ad | Definition of ‘approved food for use of phage’. |
| 3 | 144 | F2013L02039 3 Dec 2013 FSC 86 5 Dec 2013 | 5 June 2014 | am | Consequential amendment relating to new clause 3A. |
| 3A | 144 | F2013L02039 3 Dec 2013 FSC 86 5 Dec 2013 | 5 June 2014 | ad | New clause on restriction of the use of carbon monoxide in the processing of fish. |
| Table to clause 3 | 70 | 24 Dec 2008 F2008B00817 FSC12 29 April 2004 | 29 April 2004 | ad | Entry for argon. |
| Table to clause 3 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| Table to clause 3 | 101 | F2008L03058 14 Aug 2008 FSC43 14 Aug 2008 | 14 Aug 2008 | rep | Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 3 | 111 | F2009L03145 13 Aug 2009 FSC53 13 Aug 2009 | 13 Aug 2009 | am | Anomalies relating to silicas and silicates. |
| Table to clause 4 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| Table to clause 5 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| 6 | 64 | F2008B00810 23 Dec 2008 FSC6 13 Dec 2002 | 13 Dec 2002 | rs | Clarification of purposed of clause to include adsorbent agents. |
| Table to clause 6 | 122 | F2011L00694 5 May 2011 FSC64 5 May 2011 | 5 May 2011 | am | Entry for polyvinyl polypyrrolidone to include co-extruded polystyrene. |
| Table to clause 7 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| Table to clause 8 | 58 | F200800796 10 Dec 2008 P28 20 Dec 2001 | 20 Dec 2001 | ad | Entries for carboxymethyl, quaternary amine and diethyl aminoethyl cellulose-based ion exchange resins. |
| Table to clause 8 | 103 | F2008L03741 9 Oct 2008 FSC45 9 Oct 2008 | 9 Oct 2008 | am | Wording for ‘does not exceed’. |
| Table to clause 8 | 103 | F2008L03741 9 Oct 2008 FSC45 9 Oct 2008 | 9 Oct 2008 | am | Entry for methyl acrylate-divinylbenzene-diethylene ether terpolymer. |
| Table to clause 8 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | am | Spelling of dimethylaminopropylamine. |
| 9 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | rs | Editorial note after the clause relating to white mineral oil. |
| Table to clause 9 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency in Table and Editorial note after Table. |
| Table to clause 10 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| 11 | 78 | F2005L01246 26 May 2005 FSC20, 26 May 2005 | 26 May 2005 | am | Spelling of phosphorous. |
| 11 | 110 | F2009L02678 16 July 2009 FSC52 16 July 2009 | 16 July 2009 | rs | Clause. |
| 11 | 124 | F2011L01450 8 July 2011 FSC66 11 July 2011 | 11 July 2011 | am | Clarification of meaning of the clause. |
| Table to clause 11 | 58 | F200800796 10 Dec 2008 P28 20 Dec 2001 | 20 Dec 2001 | rs | Entry for regenerated cellulose. |
| Table to clause 11 | 67 | F2008B00814 24 Dec 2008 FSC9 31 July 2003 | 31 July 2003 | am | Correction of minor typographical errors. |
| Table to clause 11 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| Table to clause 11 | 103 | F2008L03741 9 Oct 2008 FSC45 9 Oct 2008 | 9 Oct 2008 | am | Wording for ‘does not exceed’. |
| Table to clause 11 | 110 | F2009L02678 16 July 2009 FSC52 16 July 2009 | 16 July 2009 | ad | Entries for hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluorosilicic acid), sodium fluoride and sodium fluorosilicate (sodium silicofluoride) and Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 11 | 139 | F2013L00248 21 Feb 2013 FSC81 21 Feb 2013 | 21 February 2013 | am | Maximum permitted level for styrene-divinylbenzene cross-linked copolymer. |
| Table to clause 12 | 54 | F2008B00790 9 Dec 2008 P17, 14 June 2001 | 14 June 2001 | ad | Entry for bromo-chloro-dimethylhydantoin. |
| Table to clause 12 | 78 | F2005L01246 26 May 2005 FSC20, 26 May 2005 | 26 May 2005 | ad | Entry for iodine and related Editorial note. |
| Table to clause 12 | 101 | F2008L03058 14 Aug 2008 FSC43 14 Aug 2008 | 14 Aug 2008 | am | Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 12 | 131 | F2012L01060 22 May 2012 FSC73 24 May 2012 | 24 May 2012 | ad | Entry for dibromo-dimethylhydantoin. |
| Table to clause 13 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| Table to clause 13 | 130 | F2012L00929 26 April 2012 F2012L00930 26 April 2012 FSC72 26 April 2012 | 26 April 2012 | ad | Entries for dimethyl ether. |
| Table to clause 13 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | rs | Entries for dimethyl ether to form a single entry. |
| 14 | 65 | 23 Dec 2008 F2008B00812 FSC7 27 Feb 2003 | 27 Feb 2003 | ad | New Editorial note preceding the clause referring to permission for lactoperoxidase. |
| 14 | 124 | F2011L01450 8 July 2011 FSC66 11 July 2011 | 11 July 2011 | am | Clarification of meaning of the clause. |
| Table to clause 14 | 64 | F2008B00810 23 Dec 2008 FSC6 13 Dec 2002 | 13 Dec 2002 | am | Entry for ethylene oxide. |
| Table to clause 14 | 65 | 23 Dec 2008 F2008B00812 FSC7 27 Feb 2003 | 27 Feb 2003 | ad | Entry for sodium thiocyanate. |
| Table to clause 14 | 65 | 23 Dec 2008 F2008B00812 FSC7 27 Feb 2003 | 27 Feb 2003 | ad | Permission for lactoperoxidase. |
| Table to clause 14 | 70 | 24 Dec 2008 F2008B00817 FSC12 29 April 2004 | 29 April 2004 | ad | Entries for cupric citrate on a bentonite base and sodium chlorite and related Editorial note. |
| Table to clause 14 | 72 | F2008B00819 24 Dec 2008 FSC14 20 May 2004 | 20 May 2004 | am | Reference from ‘oak chips’ to refer to ‘oak’. |
| Table to clause 14 | 78 | F2005L01246 26 May 2005 FSC20, 26 May 2005 | 26 May 2005 | ad | Entries for 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid and octanoic acid. |
| Table to clause 14 | 83 | F2005L03673 24 Nov 2005 FSC25 24 Nov 2005 | 24 Nov 2005 | ad | Reference to Ice structuring protein type III HPLC 12 in table and in Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 14 | 88 | 5 Oct 2006 F2006L03270 FSC30 5 Oct 2006 | 5 Oct 2006 | rep | Entry ethylene oxide. |
| Table to clause 14 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency in Table and Editorial note before Table. |
| Table to 14 | 94 | F2007L04074 11 Oct 2007 FSC36 11 Oct 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | rs | Entry for cupric citrate |
| Table to clause 14 | 96 | F2008L00523 21 Feb 2008 FSC38 21 Feb 2008 | 21 Feb 2008 | ad | Entry for agarose ion exchange resin. |
| Table to clause 14 | 101 | F2008L03058 14 Aug 2008 FSC43 14 Aug 2008 | 14 Aug 2008 | am | Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 14 | 124 | F2011L01450 8 July 2011 FSC66 11 July 2011 | 11 July 2011 | am | Entry for lactoperoxidase. |
| Table to clause 14 | 124 | F2011L01450 8 July 2011 FSC66 11 July 2011 | 11 July 2011 | ad | Entry for colours permitted in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 of Standard 1.3.1. |
| Table to clause 14 | 135 | F2012L02011 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | ad | Entry for Listeria phage P100 and a related Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 14 | 137 | F2012L02254 26 Nov 2012 FSC79 29 Nov 2012 | 29 Nov 2012 | am | Entry for hydrogen peroxide. |
| Table to clause 14 | 145 | F2014L00033 6 Jan 2014 FSC87 9 Jan 2014 | 9 Jan 2014 | ad | Entry for chitosan sourced from Aspergillus niger. |
| Table to clause 14 | 150 | F2014L01427 28 Oct 2014 FSC92 30 Oct 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | am | Entry for hydrogen peroxide to clarify application of requirements. |
| Table to clause 15 | 94 | F2007L04074 11 Oct 2007 FSC36 11 Oct 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | rs | Table. |
| Table to clause 16 | 94 | F2007L04074 11 Oct 2007 FSC36 11 Oct 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | rs | Table. |
| Table to clause 16 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | rs | Entry for bromelain and insert entries for stem bromelain and fruit bromelain. |
| 17 | 117 | F2010L01841 29 June 2010 FSC59 1 July 2010 | 1 July 2010 | ad | Editorial Note after the clause relating to labelling requirements for processing aids produced using gene technology. |
| Table to clause 17 | 58 | F200800796 10 Dec 2008 P28 20 Dec 2001 | 20 Dec 2001 | ad | Entries for 6-phytase and new source for Lipase, triacylglycerol. |
| Table to clause 17 | 58 | F200800796 10 Dec 2008 P28 20 Dec 2001 | 20 Dec 2001 | rs | Entry for phytase and pectinesterase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 59 | F2008B00797 10 Dec 2008 FSC1 9 May 2002 | 9 May 2002 | am | Entry for chymosin. |
| Table to clause 17 | 60 | F2008B00798 19 Dec 2008 FSC2 20 June 2002 | 20 June 2002 | am | Entry for lipase, triacylglycerol. |
| Table to clause 17 | 65 | 23 Dec 2008 F2008B00812 FSC7 27 Feb 2003 | 27 Feb 2003 | ad | New source for glucose oxidase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 66 | F2008B00813 23 Dec 2008 FSC8 22 May 2003 | 22 May 2003 | ad | Entry for transglucosidase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 67 | F2008B00814 24 Dec 2008 FSC9 31 July 2003 | 31 July 2003 | ad | New source for α-amylase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 67 | F2008B00814 24 Dec 2008 FSC9 31 July 2003 | 31 July 2003 | ad | Inclusion of alternate name for Humicola lanuginosa in Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 17 | 68 | F2008B00815 24 Dec 2008 FSC10 18 Sept 2003 | 18 Sept 2003 | ad | Entry for hexose oxidase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 70 | 24 Dec 2008 F2008B00817 FSC12 29 April 2004 | 29 April 2004 | ad | Entries for lysophospholipase and urease. |
| Table to clause 17 | 75 | F2008B00822 24 Dec 2008 FSC17 16 Dec 2004 | 16 Dec 2004 | ad | Entry for phospholipase A2. |
| Table to clause 17 | 83 | F2005L03673 24 Nov 2005 FSC25 24 Nov 2005 | 24 Nov 2005 | am | Entry for lipase, triacylglycerol. |
| Table to clause 17 | 86 | F2006L01578 25 May 2006 FSC28 25 May 2006 | 25 May 2006 | ad | New source for lipase, triacylglycerol in Table and Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 17 | 87 | F2006L02539 3 Aug 2006 FSC29 8 Aug 2006 | 8 Aug 2006 | ad | New source for lipase, triacylglycerol in Table and Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 17 | 87 | F2006L02539 3 Aug 2006 FSC29 8 Aug 2006 | 8 Aug 2006 | ad | Entry for phospholipase A1. |
| Table to clause 17 | 90 | F2006L03956 7 Dec 2006 FSC32 7 Dec 2006 | 7 Dec 2006 | ad | New source for lipase, triacylglycerol in Table and Editorial note after the Table |
| Table to 17 | 94 | F2007L04074 11 Oct 2007 FSC36 11 Oct 2007 | 11 Oct 2007 | rs | Table and Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 17 | 100 | F2008L02396 10 Jul 2008 FSC42 10 July 2008 | 10 July 2008 | ad | Entry for asparaginase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 104 | F2008L04541 4 Dec 2008 FSC46 4 De 2008 | 4 Dec 2008 | ad | New source for asparaginase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 107 | F2009L01618 30 Apr 2009 FSC49 30 April 2009 | 30 April 2009 | ad | New source for phospholipase A2. |
| Table to clause 17 | 108 | F2009L02066 28 May 2009 FSC50 28 May 2009 | 28 May 2009 | ad | New source for cellulase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 111 | F2009L03145 13 Aug 2009 FSC53 13 Aug 2009 | 13 Aug 2009 | rep, am | Duplicated entry for asparaginase and consequential amendment to ammonium chloride. |
| Table to clause 17 | 117 | F2010L01841 29 June 2010 FSC59 1 July 2010 | 1 July 2010 | ad | New source for β-galactosidase and entry for maltotetraohydrolase.. |
| Table to clause 17 | 119 | F2010L02542 30 Sept 2010 FSC61 30 Sept 2010 | 30 Sept 2010 | ad | Entry for a protein-engineered variant of triacylglycerol lipase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 125 | F2011L01830 7 Sept 2011 FSC67 8 Sept 2011 | 8 Sept 2011 | ad | Entry for glycerophospholipid cholesterol acyltransferase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 128 | F2011L01830 10 Jan 2012 FSC70 12 Jan 2012 | 12 January 2012 | ad | Entry for endo-protease. |
| Table to clause 17 | 131 | F2012L01060 22 May 2012 FSC73 24 May 2012 | 24 May 2012 | ad | Entry for amylomaltase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | am | Spelling of Lactococcus, Micrococcus, Rhizopus and amyloliquefaciens. |
| Table to clause 17 | 135 | F2012L02014 10 Oct 2012 FSC77 11 Oct 2012 | 11 Oct 2011 | am | Formatting error in Editorial note after the Table. |
| Table to clause 17 | 142 | 30 July 2013 F2013 L01465 FSC84 1 Aug 2012 | 1 Aug 2013 | rep | Entry for invertase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 142 | 30 July 2013 F2013 L01465 FSC84 1 Aug 2012 | 1 Aug 2013 | ad | Entry for β-Fructofuranosidase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 151 | F2014L01624 3 Dec 2014 FSC 93 4 Dec 2014 | 4 Dec 2014 | rep | Entry for carboxyl proteinase. |
| Table to clause 17 | 151 | F2014L01624 3 Dec 2014 FSC 93 4 Dec 2014 | 4 Dec 2014 | ad | Entries for Aspergillopepsin I and Aspergillopepsin II. |
| Table to clause 18 | 56 | F2008B00794 9 Dec 2008 P24 20 Sept 2001 | 20 Sept 2001 | ad | To insert an Australia only Standard for ethylene oxide until 30 September 2003. |
| Table to clause 18 | 70 | 24 Dec 2008 F2008B00817 FSC12 29 April 2004 | 29 April 2004 | ad | Entry for ammonium sulphite. |
| Table to clause 18 | 91 | 15 Feb 2007 F2007L00373 FSC33 15 Feb 2007 | 15 Feb 2007 | am | Errors and duplications, remove anomalies and improve consistency. |
| 19 | 121 | F2011L00213 9 Feb 2011 FSC63 10 Feb 2011 | 10 Feb 2011 | ad, am | New clause relating to dimethyl dicarbonate |