Health Star Rating - Front of pack information |
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Health Star Rating
The HSR System is a national voluntary front of pack labelling system for packaged foods.
The system gives consumers at-a-glance information about the food they are buying.
The system uses a nutrition star rating scale of ½ to 5 stars.
The system will also include nutrient information icons for energy (kilojoules),
saturated fat,
sodium (salt),
sugars
and can include one positive nutrient such as calcium or fibre.
As a guide, if a food product carries a NIP, then generally the use of the HSR system should be considered. However some food is exempt.
Further information is available here
The health star rating calculator and guide can be downloaded http://healthstarrating.gov.au/internet/healthstarrating/publishing.nsf/Content/calculator
Correct Food Systems can assist you with the calculations required for the Health Star Rating, and can also guide your selection and use of appropriate graphic for your product.
The HSR System is a national voluntary front of pack labelling system for packaged foods.
The system gives consumers at-a-glance information about the food they are buying.
The system uses a nutrition star rating scale of ½ to 5 stars.
The system will also include nutrient information icons for energy (kilojoules),
saturated fat,
sodium (salt),
sugars
and can include one positive nutrient such as calcium or fibre.
As a guide, if a food product carries a NIP, then generally the use of the HSR system should be considered. However some food is exempt.
Further information is available here
The health star rating calculator and guide can be downloaded http://healthstarrating.gov.au/internet/healthstarrating/publishing.nsf/Content/calculator
Correct Food Systems can assist you with the calculations required for the Health Star Rating, and can also guide your selection and use of appropriate graphic for your product.
