Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require food labelled as "gluten-free" on menus to be cross-contamination free
Closed
142 signatures
What the petition asks
Restaurants can label food as “gluten-free” on menus even if cooked where cross-contamination occurs, making it unsafe for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. We ask the Government to strengthen the law so that gluten-free food must be prepared to avoid cross-contamination.
I was diagnosed with coeliac disease last year, which has transformed my life and that of my family. Our food costs have tripled, and eating out is a minefield. Many places label food as “gluten-free” but cross-contamination makes it unsafe for those with coeliac disease, for example due to shared fryers and equipment.
Timeline
| 24 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
142
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
24 Nov 2025
Closed
24 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.