Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require meat to be labelled if religiously slaughtered & stunned or not stunned
Open for signatures
11,677 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to require all meat products to be clearly labelled to show whether the animal was religiously slaughtered (RS or NRS) and if the animal was stunned before slaughter or not-stunned before slaughter (SS or NSS).
Current labelling rules do not provide enough transparency. In some cases, animals may undergo a recoverable stun and regain consciousness during the slaughter process. We believe this raises important animal welfare concerns that the public should be fully informed about.
We are also concerned that meat from religious slaughter may enter the wider food chain without consumers being aware of the method used. We believe transparency and informed choice are essential.
We are also concerned that meat from religious slaughter may enter the wider food chain without consumers being aware of the method used. We believe transparency and informed choice are essential.
Timeline
| 12 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Passed 10,000 signatures, requiring a government response |
Key facts
Signatures
11,677
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
12 May 2026
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.