Safety evaluation of the food enzyme containing endo-polygalacturonase and pectinesterase activities from the non-genetically modified Aspergillus luchuensis strain AP2 903-6

The food enzyme containing endo‐polygalacturonase (1,4‐α‐d‐galacturonan glycanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.15) and pectinesterase (pectin pectylhydrolase; EC 3.1.1.11) activities is produced with the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus luchuensis strain AP2 903‐6 by Shin Nihon Chemical Co. Ltd. The food enzyme was considered free from viable cells of the production organism. It is intended to be used in eight food manufacturing processes.