According to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on June 19, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 294-24, which is Application No. A1302, an application for approval of genetically modified maize strain MZIR260 for use in food.

It is understood that the application was submitted by Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd and that the genetically modified maize strain MZIR260 has insect resistant properties.