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Smiths chips' health star rating sparks food labelling debate
Original: What better proof can we get that: 1. Industry will reformulate given a sufficient regulatory incentive (on the positive
An Australian commentator is pointing to Smiths chips holding a 3.5 out of 5 Health Star Rating as evidence of two things: that food companies will reformulate products when regulation gives them a reason to, and that Australia's food labelling rules are shaped too heavily by industry. The rating system, meant to help shoppers compare nutritional value, is being questioned for letting a snack chip score relatively well.
Why now: Debate over the credibility of Australia's Health Star Rating system and industry influence on food labelling rules.
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- What better proof can we get that: 1. Industry will reformulate given a sufficient regulatory incentive (on the positive side), and 2. The regulations around food labelling are influenced too heavily by industry? Smiths chips have a 3.5/5 star rating. I assume this is because… · keira_reckons@aus.social · 1
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