Petition · past parliament

Ban unsafe sawdust sold at pet shops

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Sawdust used for small animals and rodents causes respiratory and eye irritation making there quality of life poor
The unsafe selling of sawdust goes against animals rights act "prevention of harm" it is the government's responsibility to ensure that all animals are protected and cared for.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We're not sure whether you want the sale of all sawdust for pets banned, or just specific unsafe types.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

21 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Apr 2021

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