Petition · past parliament

Stop the addition of calories onto food menus

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

The government is currently trying to add a calorie count on all items on restaurant menus. This change will trigger people recovering and currently suffering from eating disorders. We instead suggest that exercise and healthier eating options (healthy does not mean less calories) to be encouraged
To review this decision and decide on a better plan to increase healthy lifestyles in Britain

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

29 Jul 2020 Petition opened for signatures
3 Aug 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Aug 2020

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