Uptake reports and targets

An annual report on uptake will be published in line with the Monitoring Plans. These align with the targets set by Food Ministers: 

• Interim target 1 (at 3 years) - 50% of intended products have applied the Health Star Rating system by 14 November 2023
• Interim target 2 (at 4 years) - 60% of intended products have applied the Health Star Rating system by 14 November 2024
• Final target (at 5 years) – 70% of intended products have applied the Health Star Rating system by 14 November 2025.

Food Ministers have agreed that if the final uptake target is not met, they will consider mandating the system. In July 2024, Food Ministers asked Food Standards Australia New Zealand to commence preparatory work to inform a future decision on mandating the system. You can read about this work here.

Targets are measured based on total stock keeping units (SKUs) intended to apply the Health Star Rating system. This will:

• Illustrate the absolute number of foods carrying the Health Star Rating, regardless of the market share of products
• Achieve the broadest coverage across the food supply, including the targeting of both high selling and lower selling products
• Maximise the information available to consumers at the point of purchase.