Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban palm oil in all food that is sold and manufactured in the UK
Open for signatures
363 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the government to introduce legislation to ban palm oil as an ingredient in all foods manufactured or sold in the UK. This should include a phased transition period for businesses to reformulate products using more sustainable and locally sourced or low impact alternative oils.
Palm oil is high in saturated fat, and when consumed in large quantities can make the nation even more unhealthy. This affects poorer households disproportionately as they can't usually afford healthier options putting more strain on an already broken NHS.
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
363
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
19 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.