Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require alcoholic drinks to be clearly labelled as vegetarian, vegan, or not
Closed
137 signatures
What the petition asks
Many alcoholic drinks are made using Isinglass, a substance taken from the swim bladders of fish. This means many drinks are not vegetarian or vegan, but labelling is poor compared to other products. Please require manufacturers, retailers and hospitality venues to clearly label alcoholic drinks.
As a result of poor labelling with regard to brewing processes for Beers, Ales, Wines and Ciders, many Vegetarians or Vegans who avoid animal products in their food and drinks do not have the information they need to avoid consuming products that contain fish guts (Isinglass). Clear and obvious labelling would allow Vegetarians (10% of population) and Vegans (3% of population) to be confident about their consumer choices when in pubs and restaurants. We are so often unable to rely on staff to correctly advise.
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
137
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Jan 2023
Closed
26 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.