Front of pack labelling – Health Star Rating

The AFGC supports the voluntary uptake of the Health Star Rating system. We also support its ongoing management as a member of the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee.

Using the Health Star Rating System

Food manufacturers and retailers are responsible for the correct and accurate use of the Health Star Rating system.

This includes:

- correctly calculating the Health Star Rating

- accurately displaying nutrient information

- ensuring consistency of information between the Health Star Rating and the Nutrition Information Panel

- complying with all relevant legislation and regulations.

Read about the Health Star Rating system.

Targets

The Australian Government has set targets to measure the success of the Health Star Rating system across 5 years (from 15 November 2020):

- 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.

Read about the targets.

Industry guidance

The Health Star Rating system offers a calculator and a style guide for how to use the graphic on packaging.

Read the guide.

The AFGC has developed a short guide to the Health Star Rating system and why it matters for Members.

Download the guide here.

You can also find information about food labelling and allergens.