Rejected petition Bank of England - stop using animal products on notes

Bank notes contain polymer pellet from which the base substrate contains Tallow which is derived from animal fats (suet). Notes also frequently contain gelatine.

With other cruelty free printing methods available , we're calling on the Bank of England to change their method of printing.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/174188

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Date submitted 28 November 2016
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