FOPL Warning vs Health Star Rating Policy Simulator

Public Health Policy Workbench

Demonstrating direct nutrient offsetting (Nutri-Score / Health Star Rating) vs strict unmaskable FOPL Black Warning Badges (FSSAI / PAHO Guidelines).

Food Composition Editor (per 100g)

420
24.0
6.5
380

12.0
7.0
15%
Side-by-Side Regulatory Label Comparison Processed Energy Bar
Summary Algorithm (Nutrient Offsetting)
Nutri-Score Grade v2
A B C D E
Health Star Rating (HSR)
3.5 ★
Score: 3.5 / 5.0 Stars
Algorithm permits positive points (Fiber/Protein) to mask negative points (Sugar/Fat).
Strict FOPL Warning Labels (FSSAI/PAHO)
Threshold triggers apply strictly per nutrient. High sugar/fat cannot be masked by protein or fiber.
⚠ Nutrient Masking Phenomenon Detected

This food item contains high levels of sugar/fat triggering 2 FOPL warning labels, yet achieves an acceptable Nutri-Score grade (B) because added protein and fiber offset the penalty points.

Food Item Nutri-Score HSR Stars FOPL Badges Triggered Masking Active
Processed Energy Bar Grade B 3.5 Stars HIGH IN SUGAR, HIGH IN SAT FAT YES
Nutrient Offsetting Matrix (Nutri-Score Point Allocation) D3 Breakdown
Consumer Purchasing Behavior Simulator Empirical Choice Model

Based on empirical public health studies on consumer intent when presented with summary star ratings vs hard octagon black warning labels.

68%
Purchase Intent under Health Star Rating / Nutri-Score
32%
Purchase Intent under FOPL Warning Badges

Direct FOPL Warning Labels reduce unhealthful product purchase likelihood by -36% compared to summary star systems.

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