Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Implement a complete ban on the sale of rodenticide poison
Closed
282 signatures
What the petition asks
This is a request to ban the sale of rodenticide from all shops, including online retailers. It's a dangerous toxin & should not be readily accessible. The damage is far-reaching & devastating for wildlife - it's a pollutant, indiscriminate & the long-term effects are not fully known.
Rodenticide poison is cruel, indiscriminate, ineffective & has devastating ramifications for the environment. The UK is in the lowest 10% globally in terms of biodiversity & having such toxic substances on sale contributes to the harm being done to the natural world & delicate ecosystems. Having this poison readily available leads to the dangerous misconception that it's inherently safe. There are often multiple victims, with many companion animals & endangered species being among those killed.
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
282
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
3 Oct 2023
Closed
3 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.