Rejected petition Implement regulations for food manufacturers to test own products for oxalates
Oxalates are naturally occurring in many foods, and high levels of oxalates in the diet can lead to the formation of kidney stones, a condition that affects one in ten people at some point in their lives. These stones can cause severe pain and lead to long-term kidney damage if left untreated.
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By requiring food manufacturers to test for oxalate levels, consumers will be able to make informed decisions about the foods they eat and take steps to manage their oxalate intake. It will also encourage food manufacturers to reduce the levels of oxalates in their products, making them safer for consumers.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about foods that have high levels of oxalates, but while your petition asks for new requirements for food manufacturers to test their products for oxalate levels, it's not clear what you want to be done with this information.
We could accept a petition calling on the Government to add oxalates to the list of nutritional information food manufacturers are required to include on food labels, if that's what you want to happen.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.