Archives for April 6, 2010

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Australia may reclassify some weight loss drugs as foods

By Shane Starling

Mooted revisions to regulations governing drugs and supplements in Australia may see weight management products ruled by food regulations, where previously they may have been governed by drug law, TGA discussions have revealed.

GM-derived lipase set for approval in Australia, NZ

By Jess Halliday

DSM’s lipase enzyme from GM Aspergillus niger is set to be approved by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, opening up opportunities for bakers to use it as a processing aid.