The issue will be put forward for consideration The HSRAC noted that the HSR system as part of the was not designed for single ingredient evaluation of foods and that whilst there is no the HSR expectation that the HSR system be Honey is unfairly treated within the system; and a applied to such they were not HSR system due to its high level of new frequently application Rejected: excluded from the system. The HSRAC naturally occurring sugar. asked 2015-7 21-Aug-15 2-Oct-2015 is deemed not an also noted that some suppliers of honey Most consumers perceive as a question, anomaly. may wish to apply the HSR system, product and a 1-star score outlining that “healthier” (even if only the energy icon) further may undermine that perception. the HSR supporting the position not to exclude system is not this entire category of product from the designed for HSR system. some product categories will be uploaded to the HSR website. Eggs receive only four stars despite Submission N/A 2015-8 14-Dec-15 being a natural food and containing N/A N/A withdrawn essential vitamins and minerals.
2015-7 21-Aug-15 Honey is unfairly treated within the HSR system due to its high level of naturally occurring sugar. Most consumers perceive as a “healthier” product and a 1-star score may undermine that perception. 2-Oct-2015 Rejected: application is deemed not an anomaly. The HSRAC noted that the HSR system was not designed for single ingredient foods and that whilst there is no expectation that the HSR system be applied to such they were not excluded from the system. The HSRAC also noted that some suppliers of honey may wish to apply the HSR system, (even if only the energy icon) further supporting the position not to exclude this entire category of product from the HSR system. The issue will be put forward for consideration as part of the evaluation of the HSR system; and a new frequently asked question, outlining that the HSR system is not designed for some product categories will be uploaded to the HSR website. 2015-8 14-Dec-15 Eggs receive only four stars despite being a natural food and containing essential vitamins and minerals. Submission withdrawn N/A N/A N/A
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