According to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on May 24, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 291-24, which is Application No. A1303 for the approval of genetically modified (GM) sugar beet strain KSW20-1 for use in food.

It is understood that the application was submitted by Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd and that the GM sugar beet strain KSW20-1 is tolerant to the herbicides dicamba, glufosinate and glyphosate.