Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold safe food
Closed
231 signatures
What the petition asks
Supermarkets should be made to either significantly reduce the price so food gets sold before closing time, or donate it to charities and food banks. They should be banned from throwing food into waste if there are other options, if the food is safe and hygienic under FSA guidance.
This could reduce food waste, help families who are struggling and make supermarkets plan better to reduce overall food waste.
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
231
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
22 Jan 2026
Closed
22 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.