Ban ultra-processed foods, sweets, takeaways, energy drinks and sweeteners

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What the petition asks

Ban the selling of ultra processed food and drink such as sweets, takeaways, energy drinks, all added sugars, artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. It is the cause for obesity in our country. We think we need to eat single ingredient foods.

64% of the population over 18 years old are obese & statistics show it is increasing every year.
Ages 2–10 12% are obese
Ages 11–15: 19% are obese.
Ages 10–11: Almost 1 in 4 children are obese in England
Compared to the 1970’s where obese rates were between 1 - 2% in children.

Effects of obesity:
•type 2 diabetes
•high blood sugar
•poor mental health
•fatty liver disease
•joint pain
•eating disorder
•lower back pain
•cancer
•low confidence & more…

Ever since the influx of takeaway, ultra processed foods, energy drinks, sweets & sweeteners in our supermarkets, obesity has risen in the UK. It is no coincidence.

Timeline

16 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jun 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 108

Status Closed

Department Department for Business and Trade

Opened 16 Dec 2025

Closed 16 Jun 2026

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