Proposal: P1016 Hydrocyanic Acid in Apricot Kernels & Other Foods

This Proposal sought to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code for hydrocyanic acid in raw apricot kernels. In order to manage the potential risks of consumption of raw apricot kernels, FSANZ approved a food regulatory measure to prohibit the sale of raw apricot kernels both unhulled (with skin) and hulled (without skin). This prohibition also applies to any substance derived from raw apricot kernels (ground, milled, cracked, chopped) with an exemption for apricots containing raw apricot kernels, alcoholic beverages, oil, flavourings, stone fruit juices, marzipan, cakes, biscuits and confectionery.