Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Recognise garlic and onion allergies within UK food allergen regulations
Closed
245 signatures
What the petition asks
Garlic and onion allergies can cause severe reactions, but they aren’t recognised in current allergen rules. This means restaurants and food labels often don’t list them, putting people at risk. Recognition would improve safety, awareness and consistency.
Garlic and onion allergies are common, yet they're not legally recognised. These ingredients are often invisible in meals, so people can’t detect them when food is served. Restaurants rely on allergen lists that don’t include them, leading to mistakes and illness. Recognition would improve labelling, training and safety.
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
245
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Jan 2026
Closed
20 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.