Ban industries serving food to the public from wearing latex gloves

Closed 46 signatures

What the petition asks

We want latex gloves banned in all in commercial kitchens, restaurants, fast food chains, coffee shops, hotels, pubs, cruise ships, planes etc. We want the government to make it compulsory that anybody touching and preparing food must wear latex-free gloves if they wish to wear them.

I have a latex allergy and latex proteins can migrate from gloves to food and potentially trigger allergic reactions in sensitised individuals. Sometimes I am afraid of eating or drinking out. I almost had a nasty experience when a member off staff was wearing latex gloves and I noticed when they were putting the lid on my coffee. Luckily I noticed it before I had a reaction. I think something needs to be done before someone gets hurt.

Timeline

30 Jun 2025	Petition opened for signatures
30 Dec 2025	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 46

Status Closed

Department Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Opened 30 Jun 2025

Closed 30 Dec 2025

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