Why are Enzymes not being Mentioned on the Label? Why are They Treated More Favourably than other Chemicals in Food?

If consumers are entitled to know the contents of their food, why is there no legal requirement for the labelling of enzymes in ingredients lists? Some enzymes are also the products of genetic engineering (which need not be a bad thing) but why are enzymes exempted from the labelling requirements for GM foods? In this 3,300 word article, we look at what enzymes are, how they are currently used in food, and we examine exemptions and concessions provided for enzymes in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

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