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Pass a law so that food labels must state exactly which ingredients they contain
Closed
1,224 signatures
What the petition asks
There have been several high profile cases of allergies causing death where the food labelling has not been correct.
Those with allergies can't eat a vast range of food due to the labels stating 'may contain'. For example, may contain nuts... Which nuts? Actual ingredients only should be listed.
Those with allergies can't eat a vast range of food due to the labels stating 'may contain'. For example, may contain nuts... Which nuts? Actual ingredients only should be listed.
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,224
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Oct 2018
Closed
4 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.