Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals
Closed
3,564 signatures
What the petition asks
Young seals sometimes find lost or discarded flying rings (any type of throwing ring). Being inquisitive, they sometimes play with them, putting their heads through the hole and becoming trapped. As they grow, the rings can cut into their necks, causing life threatening open wounds and often death.
Seals around the UK are protected wild animals. Legislation does not allow any suffering, killing or injuring of our heritage seals. However, this can be caused by flying rings. Flying rings are often lost or discarded on beaches, ending up in the sea. The use of existing solid discs, preferably biodegradable, are seal safe alternatives.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,564
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
16 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.