Petitions/Mandate clear labelling of Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil on food products
StatusClosed
Opened25 Sept 2025
Closes25 Mar 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Clearly label MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglyceride), such as Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil on products for consumption.

Whilst not clearly labelled as an allergen, people diagnosed with MCADD (Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency) run the risk of consuming high amounts of MCTs without realising it, which could place their lives in danger. Due to MCADD, individuals cannot metabolize MCTs and ingesting them can lead to a metabolic crisis, causing severe symptoms like seizures, comas, and even death. We believe that labelling MCTs clearly, just like allergens, is a crucial safety measure to prevent these life-threatening reactions and for those affected by this rare genetic disorder. It's a matter of necessity, especially where Coconut Oils and Palm Kernel Oils are concerned.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sojan Joseph
1Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
53
Helen Grant
2Helen Grant MP
Maidstone and Malling
35
Katie Lam
3Katie Lam MP
Weald of Kent
25
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
4Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP
Erith and Thamesmead
23
Oliver Ryan
5Oliver Ryan MP
Burnley
20
Helen Whately
6Helen Whately MP
Faversham and Mid Kent
20
David Taylor
7David Taylor MP
Hemel Hempstead
18
Daniel Francis
8Daniel Francis MP
Bexleyheath and Crayford
12
Gareth Bacon
9Gareth Bacon MP
Orpington
6
Tony Vaughan
10Tony Vaughan MP
Folkestone and Hythe
5
Mandate clear labelling of Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil on food products — Petitions