Petition · past parliament · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Introduce social media requirements on promoting realistic beauty standards

Closed 59 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to require social media companies to flag posts where filters are used, images edited or somebody has plastic surgery/extensive makeup. They should inform users that some content may not reflect real life, and take action regarding images promoting unhealthy standards.
Only the Government has the power to regulate social media platforms and I believe action is necessary as many teenagers are affected by unrealistic beauty standards.

Timeline

28 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
28 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 28 Nov 2023
Closed 28 May 2024

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