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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.

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.