Petition · Department for Education

Require schools to display school meal nutritional information

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

Require all UK schools to display full nutritional data for every meal served, in addition to allergen information. We think this should include:
Calories
Vitamin and mineral content
Macronutrients
Sugar, salt, and saturated fat content
Ingredient sourcing
We think parents, students, and school staff deserve clear information about what children are eating.
With over 25% of UK children overweight or obese, we think transparency would help promote healthier eating habits.
Supporting Special Dietary Needs: Many students have allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions that require specific nutritional management.
Encouraging Schools to Improve Standards: When meal data is visible, we think there is a greater incentive for schools to offer nutritious, balanced options.

Timeline

16 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
16 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 16 Apr 2025
Closed 16 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.