P1067 - Health Star Rating System - 2nd call for submissions

Overview

FSANZ has assessed a proposal to consider amending the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to require foods for sale in Australia and New Zealand to display a Health Star Rating (HSR) symbol and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. 

FSANZ undertook a first round of statutory public consultation on the proposal from 7 May to 5 July 2026. Following consideration of the submissions received, research and evidence, FSANZ revised aspects of its proposed approach and prepared a draft variation to the Code for this 2nd call for submissions (CFS).  

The intent of the proposed approach remains the same, which is to:

• require the HSR symbol to be displayed on most packaged foods for retail sale where a nutrition information panel is required, subject to specified exemptions and prohibitions
• standardise the HSR symbol design and location (front of pack)
• require the HSR to be calculated using a prescribed algorithm.

Key changes to the proposed approach since the 1st CFS are outlined in section 3.6 of the 2nd CFS.  The proposed draft variation to the Code and corresponding draft explanatory statement are at Attachments A and B, respectively, to the 2nd CFS. 

FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission on the draft regulatory measure to inform FSANZ’s final assessment.

Consultation papers

The consultation documents can be accessed from the P1067 webpage on the FSANZ website. Please read these documents before preparing your submission.

Why your views matter

FSANZ invites and welcomes public and stakeholder input into standard setting processes. Your views will help us ensure food standards continue to protect public health and safety while supporting an effective, transparent and accountable regulatory framework for industry and food authorities. In recognition of the high level of stakeholder and public interest in this proposal, FSANZ has extended its usual 6-week consultation period to 8 weeks.

How to make a submission

The Consultation Hub is FSANZ's platform for public consultation. We have set up an online survey response form to assist you in completing your submission. Please refer to the consultation documents in preparing your submission. Once you begin, you can save your progress and complete your submission before the consultation closes on 23 December 2026 at 11:59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT).