Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Make Carbohydrate content mandatory on restaurant and pub menus.

Closed 6,296 signatures

What the petition asks

Require all restaurants, café's and pubs with 250+ employees to clearly display carbohydrate information on menus, alongside calories and Allergens.
Carbohydrate counting is essential for safe insulin dosing for many people with Type 1 Diabetes. Without this information, eating out can become dangerous. Many menus already include calories and allergens - carbs can be equally essential for those managing diabetes.

Having carbohydrates on the menus may not only make eating out safer for those with diabetes, but could also relieve stress on the NHS. Carb counting correctly can be essential to people keep glucose levels in range.

Timeline

4 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
4 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 6,296
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 4 Aug 2025
Closed 4 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.