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Improve food labelling laws to clearly list all ingredients

Submitted by Jessica Davies on Monday 12th January 2026

Published on Wednesday 18th February 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Current Signatures: 158
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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At Home ~ Child ~ Dignity ~ Ensure ~ Families ~ Hidden ~ Honest ~ Law ~ list ~ listing ~ PACK ~ part ~ Restaurants ~ risk ~ Safety ~ Threatened

Petition Action

Improve food labelling laws to clearly list all ingredients

Petition Details

Update food labelling laws so all ingredients, including starches and flavourings, must be clearly listed on packaging and menus. This should apply to pre-packed food, restaurants, takeaways and online food ordering to ensure safety for people with allergies and dietary needs.

Additional Information

Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be life-threatening, even if they are not part of the top 14 allergens. Starch and hidden ingredients are increasingly used, making eating out and at home unsafe and stressful. Families should not have to risk a child’s health due to unclear labelling. Clear, honest food labelling protects lives and allows everyone to eat safely and with dignity.


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