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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
A debate is underway over the Health Star Rating on Smiths chips, which carries a 3.5 out of 5 score. Critics argue the rating shows two things at once: that food companies will reformulate products when regulation gives them an incentive, but also that labelling rules are influenced too heavily by industry. Commenters are questioning how a fried snack product can earn a relatively strong health score.
Why now: People are surprised and sceptical that chips can score 3.5 stars under Australia's health labelling system.
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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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