Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Introduce New Mandatory Food Standards for Schools

Closed 614 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to:
1. Ban unhealthy snacks and additives in school meals.
2. Make it mandatory to disclose all ingredients in school meals.
As a parent of 2 primary school children and a qualified Nutrition Therapist, I am concerned about the nutritional quality of school meals contributing to obesity and chronic conditions. School snacks and meals often contain various additives that are associated with serious health conditions, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and can contribute to obesity.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 614
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 14 Nov 2023
Closed 14 May 2024

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