Establishment of standard operating procedures Monitoring of: Uptake of HSR by manufacturers and retailers Implementation of HSR against style guide HSR displayed on pack compared to HSR Calculator Develop / implement metrics Periodic reporting Develop / implement quantitative and/or qualitative research to establish and monitor consumer: Awareness, knowledge, intentions and behaviours Develop / implement metrics Periodic reporting CSIRO) Develop analytical methods, operating procedures for: Nutrient status of products Changes in nutrient profile Develop / implement metrics Periodic reporting OUTCOMES (UP TO YEAR TWO) Objective measurement/assessment against indicators, including: Uptake of HSR by manufacturers and retailers Implementation of HSR against style guide HSR displayed on pack compared to HSR Calculator Objective measurement/assessment against consumer indicators, including: Awareness, understanding of HSR Accurate use of HSR, trust in HSR Assessment to cover key population demographics Objective measurement/assessment against indicators, including Nutrient status of products Changes in nutrient profile IMPACT (TWO TO FIVE YEARS) Assessment of the medium to long term impact of HSR is out of scope of current project. Medium to long term uptake of HSR by manufacturers and/or retailers, including coverage across categories and food products. Medium to long term impact of HSR on consumer behaviours, including extent of use, proactive use of HSR by consumers and effective consumer use and acceptance Impact of HSR on health and/or lifestyle risk factors. Medium to long term impact of HSR on nutrient status across food categories and changes to nutrient profiles.
Table 1.5. Number of Health Star Rating (HSR) products displaying Option 5, by HSR category, in Year 1 and Year 2 HSR category Number of HSR products (n) displaying Option 5 in Year 1 Total number of HSR products (n) in Year 1 Proportion of HSR products (%) displaying Option 5 in Year 1 (%) Number of HSR products (n) displaying Option 5 in Year 2 Total number of HSR products (n) in Year 2 Proportion of HSR products (%) displaying Option 5 in Year 2 (%) Sugar (or artificially) sweetened beverages 0 4 0 27 34 79 Confectionery 21 21 100 75 143 52 Relishes, chutneys and pastes 7 7 100 5 14 36 Water N/A N/A N/A 1 6 17 Sugar and sugar alternatives 0 0 0 1 6 17 Cheese – soft 0 0 0 1 8 13 Dips 2 24 8 2 21 10 Fruit and vegetable juices 1 29 3 1 101 1 Meat – plain 1 1 100 0 13 0
Table 1.22. Health Star Rating (HSR) categories in which the calculated HSR did not match that displayed on pack HSR category Number of HSR products (n) with an overstated HSR in Year 2 Number of HSR products (n) with an understated HSR in Year 2 Total number of HSR products (n) that did not match the calculated HSR in Year 2 Confectionery 1 9 10 Fruit and vegetable juices 6 0 6 Frozen dairy (and soy) desserts 2 1 3 Mueslis 1 2 3 Cereal-based bars 1 1 2 Formulated foods 0 2 2 Frozen desserts (fruit-based only) 2 0 2 Fruit bars 0 2 2 Nut and seed bars 0 2 2 Soups 0 2 2 Vegetarian – processed 1 1 2 Baking goods 0 1 1 Biscuits – savoury 1 0 1 Biscuits – sweet 0 1 1 Bread 1 0 1 Breakfast spreads 0 1 1 Cooking sauces 0 1 1 Dips 0 1 1 Fruit pies, tarts and crumbles 0 1 1 Hot cereals – flavoured 1 0 1 Legumes – canned/shelf-stable 1 0 1 Poultry – processed 0 1 1 Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals 0 1 1 Vegetables – processed 1 0 1 Total 19 30 49
Appendix 2. Compliance checklist # Question Answer Next step 1 Does the product display a HSR system graphic? 1 = Yes 2 = No 1 = Go to Q2 2 = End of questions 2 Is the product one that can display a HSR system graphic? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q3 3 Is the product one that is intended to display a HSR system graphic? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q4 4 Which version of the HSR system graphic does the product display? 1 = HSR + energy icon + 3 prescribed nutrients + 1 optional nutrient 2 = HSR + energy icon + 3 prescribed nutrients 3 = HSR + energy icon 4 = HSR 5 = Energy icon 1 = Go to Q5 2 = Go to Q6 3 = Go to Q7 4 = Go to Q8 5 = Go to Q9 HSR + energy icon + 3 prescribed nutrients + 1 optional nutrient 5A Which HSR system graphic configuration has been used? 1 = Horizontal 2 = Vertical Go to Q5B 5B Is the HSR system graphic on the front of pack? Note location if not front of pack or is there are additional HSR system graphics on pack. 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5C 5C Is the HSR element of the graphic larger than the nutrient information elements? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5D 5D Is the HSR system graphic presented with contrasting background and text? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5E 5E Is the HSR system graphic a rating of ½ star to 5 stars in ½ star increments? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5F 5F Does the HSR system graphic value match the numerical rating value? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5G 5G Are the words ‘Health Star Rating’ displayed prominently below the HSR element of the graphic? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5H 5H Has sufficient space been provided to accommodate energy and nutrient names and values in a clear and legible way? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q5I 5I Have the correct prescribed nutrients been 1 = Yes Go to Q5J
6V Is the serve size specified in the NIP? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q6W 6W Is the nominated reference measure legible? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q6X 6 Is the product a multipack? 1 = Yes 2 = No 1 = Go to Q6Y 2 = End of questions 6Y If the product is a multipack, how is the HSR system graphic displayed? 1 = One HSR system graphic reflecting a single variant multipack 2 = One HSR system graphic that is an average of all flavour variants 3 = One HSR system graphic of one of the flavour variants 4 = Multiple HSR system graphics for all flavour variants 5 = Other (please specify) 6 = N/A End of questions HSR + energy icon 7A Which HSR system graphic configuration has been used? 1 = Horizontal (refer to image) 2 = Vertical (refer to image) Go to Q7B 7B Is the HSR system graphic on the front of pack? Note location if not front of pack or is there are additional HSR system graphics on pack. 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7C 7C Is the HSR element of the graphic larger than the nutrient information elements? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7D 7D Is the HSR system graphic presented with contrasting background and text? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7E 7E Is the HSR system graphic a rating of ½ star to 5 stars in ½ star increments? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7F 7F Does the HSR system graphic value match the numerical rating value? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7G 7G Are the words ‘Health Star Rating’ displayed prominently below the HSR element of the graphic? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7H 7H Has sufficient space been provided to accommodate energy name and value in a clear and legible way? 1 = Yes 2 = No Go to Q7I