In February this year the federal government controversially pulled down its own website which gave processed foods a star rating for fat, salt and sugar content.

The George Institute for Global Health grew tired of waiting and this month relaunched the information online under its own name.

So how have the food industry and shoppers responded? And with dietary profiles of Australians at an all time low, why does it take a research body to implement this delayed food labelling policy?

Take part in our poll

The George Institute is running a study looking at which food labelling system speaks to consumers and helps them make healthy food and drink choices. Here at RN First Bite we want to hear what you think so we are running our own poll on food labelling below.