Petitions/Require manufacturers to label caffeine content on all pre-packed coffee
StatusClosed
Opened7 Nov 2025
Closes7 May 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Pre-packed coffee in the UK (instant, ground, filter) does not have to show caffeine content, unlike energy drinks or medicines with over 150mg of caffeine per litre. We feel consumers like pregnant women and heart patients therefore can't track intake safely.

Recommended daily caffeine intakes are 400 mg for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women, but consumers cannot reliably use product labels to help track intake. Excess caffeine risks can include heart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. We think mandatory labelling  would help empower safe, informed choices and protects public health. We want clearer caffeine labelling (mg per 100 g and per serving) to help protect health.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dr Caroline Johnson
1Dr Caroline Johnson MP
Sleaford and North Hykeham
4
Kevin Hollinrake
2Kevin Hollinrake MP
Thirsk and Malton
2
Marsha De Cordova
3Marsha De Cordova MP
Battersea
1
Preet Kaur Gill
4Preet Kaur Gill MP
Birmingham Edgbaston
1
Ruth Cadbury
5Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Carla Denyer
6Carla Denyer MP
Bristol Central
1
Sarah Jones
7Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Danny Kruger
8Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Justin Madders
9Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
1
Richard Burgon
10Richard Burgon MP
Leeds East
1
Require manufacturers to label caffeine content on all pre-packed coffee — Petitions