12 May 2023
Healthier choices with the Health Star Rating system
A nutritious diet is one of the most influential factors contributing to our overall health and wellbeing.
25 September 2020
Draft Updated Health Star Rating Calculator and Style Guide – Engaging Stakeholders
Recommendation 10 of the Health Star Rating (HSR) five year Review Report from the HSR System Five Year Review (Review) was that guidance material be revised and strengthened, providing greater certainty for stakeholders.
27 July 2020
Food Ministers agree start date for implementing changes resulting from Health Star Rating System Five Year Review
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation have agreed that changes resulting from the Health Star Rating System Five Year Review will be implemented from 15 November 2020, and that a two year transition period will apply.
15 May 2020
Implementation of Recommendations from the Five Year Review – Engaging Stakeholders
The Food Regulation Standing Committee is seeking feedback on an appropriate start date for the implementation of the recommendations from the Five Year Review of the Health Star Rating System.
19 December 2019
Food Ministers finalise response to the Health Star Rating System Five Year Review Report
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) have finalised their response to the Health Star Rating system five year review report and its recommendations.
19 November 2019
Food Ministers consider the Health Star Rating Five Year Review recommendations
Australian and New Zealand Ministers responsible for food regulation met on Friday 15 November to discuss a number of food regulation and policy issues.
14 October 2019
The perfect date – Best before and Use-by
The Health Star Ratings appear on packaged items allowing you to compare similar products for the healthier option. However, this is not the only marking that you need to take notice of to ensure you stay healthy.
19 September 2019
Look for the stars
Good eating habits are vital to being healthy throughout your life. Teaching your kids about the importance of nutrition from an early age can help them develop good habits that will last a lifetime.
04 September 2019
Brekky on the run
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day – it gives you that kick-start so you have enough energy to keep going. With our lives becoming increasingly busy, making sure we have the right foods to fuel our bodies can be challenging.
19 August 2019
Health Star Rating Five Year Review – Final Report
The five year review of the Health Star Rating system has been finalised, with the final review report tabled at the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) on 16 August 2019.
31 July 2019
Health Star Ratings positive and negative components
Understanding what is included in the calculation of the Health Star Rating system can be complex. This article aims to simplify which nutrients and components bring up the star rating and which ones bring it down.
27 February 2019
Public consultation on draft report on the five year review
mpconsulting, the independent consultant conducting the five year review of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, has released a draft Five Year Review Report, which outlines the draft findings of the review and proposes ten recommendations. mpconsulting are seeking targeted feedback on the draft recommendations – in particular, any comments on inaccuracies, factual errors and additional considerations or evidence that hasn't previously been identified will be appreciated.
25 October 2018
Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system – consultation timeframe extended
15 October 2018
Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system
08 August 2018
Form of the Food (‘As Prepared’) Rules
01 August 2018
Upcoming Five Year Review Stakeholder Workshops – November 2018
25 May 2018
Research on the Health Star Rating system
02 March 2018
Monitoring of the Health Star Rating system and Nestlé’s decision to remove the system from Milo powder
Recent results from monitoring of the Health Star Rating system in Australia and New Zealand show that the system is achieving its objectives. The Health Star Rating Advisory Committee has also been informed by Nestlé that the system will be removed from Milo powder pending the outcome of the five year review.
17 January 2018
Five Year Review – Navigation Paper released
mpconsulting, the independent reviewer engaged to conduct the five year review of the HSR system, has released a Navigation Paper
28 November 2017
New appointments to the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee
Professor Simone Pettigrew has recently been appointed as the Choice consumer representative on the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee.
24 November 2017
Heart Foundation Year 3 Progress Reports on Monitoring the Implementation of the Health Star Rating System
Heart Foundation Year 3 Progress Reports on Monitoring the Implementation of the Health Star Rating System
14 September 2017
Upcoming Form of the Food (‘As Prepared’) Stakeholder Workshops – September/October 2017
Upcoming Form of the Food (‘As Prepared’) Stakeholder Workshops
11 August 2017
George Institute Health Star Rating Trial Results
A recent George Institute study identified the Health Star Rating as one of the most useful and nutritionally informative food labelling systems.
31 July 2017
Second extension of closing date for public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system
The consultation period for public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system has been extended to 11.59 pm on 17 August 2017.
31 July 2017
Engagement of consultant - five year review of the Health Star Rating system
mpconsulting has been engaged as an independent reviewer to conduct the five year review of the HSR system.
29 June 2017
Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system – extension of closing date
The consultation period for public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system has been extended to 11.59 pm on 3 August 2017
08 June 2017
Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system
Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system is now open.
15 May 2017
Public submissions on the form of the food (‘as prepared’) rules
Public consultation on the form of the food (‘as prepared’) rules in the Guide for Industry to the Health Star Rating Calculator is now open.
28 April 2017
Two year progress review report on the implementation of the Health Star Rating system – June 2014 – June 2016
Two year progress review report on the implementation of the Health Star Rating system – June 2014 – June 2016
12 October 2016
New appointment on the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee
Ms Vanessa Clarkson has recently been appointed as the retail industry representative on the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee.
11 October 2016
Heart Foundation report on the monitoring of the implementation of the Health Star Rating system - Year 1
The National Heart Foundation of Australia's report on the monitoring of the implementation of the Health Star Rating system - Year 1 (June 2014-June 2015) is now available on the Health Star Rating website.
07 July 2016
Update to Health Star Rating system Style Guide and Guide for Industry to the Health Star Rating Calculator
The Health Star Rating system Style Guide and the Guide for Industry to the Health Star Rating Calculator have recently been updated.
19 April 2016
Health Star Rating campaign launches new phase
The third phase of the Health Star Rating (HSR) campaign launched on Sunday 17 April and includes a new range of advertising to help consumers understand how to use the Health Star Rating system.
17 April 2016
Be Healthier. Happier. in Queensland
17 April 2016
Health Star Rating a feature of South Australia's Public Health Week
17 April 2016
Two year review - the Health Star Rating system
As we approach the two year mark for implementation of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, it's timely to reflect on how we got here, and the successes of the HSR system to-date.
17 April 2016
What do consumers think of the Health Star Rating?
08 March 2016
How does a product get a Health Star Rating?
With the Health Star Rating spreading across supermarket shelves around the nation, many people are asking: how do products get a Health Star Rating?
08 March 2016
Take care of your kidneys by using the Health Star Rating on World Kidney Day
On World Kidney Day, we are reminded that maintaining a healthy weight and balanced diet can help care for your kidneys.
01 February 2016
Back to school 2016 - Eating Well
The summer holidays are coming to an end and that 'back to school' feeling is settling in.
01 February 2016
Healthy Weight Week 2016 - Get inspired to achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle
Maintaining a healthly weight and getting regular exercise can help you live longer, improve your physical and mental health, and get mroe out of life.
14 September 2015
Update to Guide for Industry to the Health Star Rating Calculator, with regard to classification of nut- and seed-based beverages
Following the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation meeting on 3 July 2015, the Guide for Industry to the Health Star Rating Calculator has been updated to reflect that nut- and seed-based beverages may be classified as Category 1D products, if they meet the calcium requirements for that category, for the purpose of the Health Star Rating system. The Forum also agreed to seek further consideration by the Food Regulation Standing Committee on how dairy alternative beverages should be categorised within the HSR system, and how they should be treated under the relevant food standard. This work is being progressed.
12 June 2015
Updated HSR Calculator Terms and Conditions now include use for research purposes
The 'Licence Terms and Conditions for use of the HSR Calculator and Artwork' have been updated to include provisions for use in research in relation to the labelling of food (including research publication). The provisions regarding the use for labelling food have not been changed.
