date:Jun 18, 2013
e, which, in the first instance, will be voluntary. This puts the onus on industry to embrace the Health Star Rating or face a mandatory approach, Mr Kirkland said.
However, the AFGC said that international research had proved the success of existing labelling systems like the Daily Intake Guide (DIG) in helping consumers identify healthier choices.
According to the AFGC, an in-store audit of major Australian supermarkets conducted in May 2013 found the use of DIG labels had increased more tha