Petition · past parliament
Add warning labels to harmful essential oil ingredients
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Certain ingredients in essential oils and scented candles can be toxic or fatal to small animals and cats. Without information made known to the seller, it could result in high vet bills or loss of life
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
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 essential oils and scented candles to raise awareness of the danger to pets.
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 essential oils and scented candles to raise awareness of the danger to pets.
Timeline
| 10 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Jan 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.