30.4% of NZ products display voluntary Health Star Ratings in mid-2023; researchers call for mandatory HSRs, warning labels, and a national food strategy.
The voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) system in New Zealand has seen low uptake, with only 30.4% of products displaying the rating in mid-2023. Researchers argue that making HSRs mandatory is crucial to address diet-related health issues and suggest adding warning labels for high-sugar, high-salt, and high-fat foods, as seen in Latin America. The need for a national food and nutrition strategy to address diet-related disease and food insecurity is also emphasized.
May 01, 2024
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