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Make charging extortionate amounts for the equivalent gluten free items illegal

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

Gluten free items are typically at least double or triple the cost of standard items which is essentially exploitation against those genetically susceptible and intolerant/reactive to gluten. Is this not indirect discrimination, treating this population differently? This has been so hard for me.
A gluten free lifestyle can be tough enough without having to pay extortionate amounts for food and for small amounts. Its been difficult to switch to a gluten free diet not just physically and mentally but also financially. This should not be the case.
Severe abdominal pain, fatigue, indigestion, bloating, vomiting and anaemia are just a few of the symptoms you can experience by eating gluten with such conditions like Celiac and IBS. Now, thousands of people are affected. We can help them.

Timeline

25 Sep 2018 Petition opened for signatures
25 Mar 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Opened 25 Sep 2018
Closed 25 Mar 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.