What are the basics of the policy?
Food and drinks have been rated on how good they are for you, setting the standard for all food and drink sold in public school canteens/food services. The standards make it clear what food can and cannot be sold in school canteens/food services. Many schools and food suppliers in Western Australia already know these standards and the Star Choice system operated by the Western Australian School Canteen Association (WASCA). WASCA uses the national Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCiS) nutrient criteria to decide on what products are able to be registered in the Star Choice Buyer’s Guide. The FOCiS nutrient criteria have been reviewed nationally by qualified health professionals, food technologists and food industry representatives. Star Choice registered food and drinks are generally lower in fat, sugar and salt (and higher in fibre and calcium where relevant) than other products of that food type available in the market.
