Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Require food establishments to have adrenaline autoinjectors readily available
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK government to introduce legislation requiring all food establishments to have adrenaline autoinjectors e.g. EpiPens readily available and ensure staff receive basic training on their use. We believe making these available in food establishments could save lives.
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) can be life-threatening and often requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine), commonly administered through EpiPens. In our view with food allergies becoming increasingly common, the potential risk of accidental exposure in restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments is a serious concern. We have seen too many fatal incidents where people including children have died because of consuming foods they are allergic to. We think having adrenaline autoinjectors available could help save lives.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
27 Mar 2025
Closed
27 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.