Firstly check the Star Choice™ Buyers Guide to see if it is listed. If not, contact WASCA with the packaging details, nutrition information panel and ingredients list for advice.
Q: Can the canteen sell coffee or coffee flavoured drinks?
Coffee drinks such as iced coffee and mocha are permitted for sale in high schools only. To be eligible for sale drinks must be less than 375ml and be made with reduced fat milk. To see if there are any registered/approved coffee flavoured milk drinks available in WA check the registered product list or your Buyers Guide. Coffee prepared in the canteen should be made with decaffeinated coffee. Please contact WASCA for further information.
Q: How do I know if my menu is compliant with the Healthy Food and Drink policy?
Email or post your menu to WASCA for a written assessment including tips and recommendations.
Q: What drinks can be sold from the canteen?
Green
- Plain water or mineral water
- Plain reduced fat milk of any size
- Flavoured reduced fat milk less than 375mL
Amber
- Flavoured reduced fat milk greater than 375mL
- Fruit juice, greater than 99%, 250mL or less
Q: How often can I sell amber foods?
Amber savoury commercial items, such as hot dogs, hash browns, chicken nuggets, pies and sausage rolls should not be available more than twice per week unless they form part of a balanced meal e.g. served with three salad items and a small piece of fruit.
Other amber items, such as small fruit juice, small fruit muffins and ice creams can be sold every day however, they need to be restricted in some way e.g. recess only; after lunch only.
