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 Eggs receive only four stars despite Submission N/A 2015-8 14-Dec-15 being a natural food and containing N/A N/A withdrawn essential vitamins and minerals.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 Submission withdrawn N/A N/A N/A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