Health stars FAQ
All your questions and concerns answered about the Health Star Rating food labelling system and how to use it.
Using health stars
Making healthy food choices can be difficult, particularly when faced with the many claims frequently made on products.
Products claiming to be low fat are often packed with sugar and high in kilojoules. And claims of added vitamins and minerals can be masking a product with few other redeeming nutritional features.
The Health Star Rating (HSR) system addresses this. It ranks food products on a scale from half a star (least healthy) to five stars (most healthy), allowing you to make healthier choices at a glance.
But how does it work? We answer the most frequently asked questions below.