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Make it mandatory all processed meat products carry a Government health warning
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2,154 signatures
What the petition asks
In 2015 the World Health Organisation classified all processed meat products as group 1 carcinogens after extensive studies proved them to be a known cause of colorectal cancer
To date the Government has not acted responsibly and failed to make this information widely known to the general public.
To date the Government has not acted responsibly and failed to make this information widely known to the general public.
We would like to see a proper campaign to enlighten the public of the health risks if they are consuming these products, starting with making it mandatory to include a Government health warning on the packing of all processed meat products and removing all processed meat products from schools.
Link to the World Health Organisation information regarding processed meat:
http://www.who.int/features/qa/cancer-red-meat/en/
Link to the World Health Organisation information regarding processed meat:
http://www.who.int/features/qa/cancer-red-meat/en/
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,154
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Oct 2017
Closed
9 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.