Although these symbols can be helpful when selecting foods, it is important to use them alongside other labelling (such as nutrition information panels and ingredient lists) as there may in fact be healthier alternatives that don’t use these labels.
Percentage Daily Intake (%DI) and Heath Star Rating (HSR symbols) are voluntary labelling systems. Although these symbols can be helpful when selecting foods, it is important to use them alongside other labelling (such as nutrition information panels and ingredient lists) as there may in fact be healthier alternatives that don’t use these labels.