Petition · past parliament
Add pet suffocation risk labels to all crisp/snack packets!
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Many pets are losing their lives to crisp packets and other snack bags. My beloved dog of 15 and a half years suffocated in a Walkers crisp bag two days ago. I've learned many other pets have too been victims. A simple reminder like this may help to build an awareness of the risks they pose to pets.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We're sorry to hear about your dog.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.
The EU, not Government or Parliament, decides what warning labels have to go on packaging. Most of the labels on packaging, such as traffic light nutrition labels and litter campaign labels, are there due to voluntary schemes.
You could start a new petition asking the UK Government to encourage the industry to add labels to packaging to raise awareness of the danger to pets.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.
The EU, not Government or Parliament, decides what warning labels have to go on packaging. Most of the labels on packaging, such as traffic light nutrition labels and litter campaign labels, are there due to voluntary schemes.
You could start a new petition asking the UK Government to encourage the industry to add labels to packaging to raise awareness of the danger to pets.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Oct 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.