Petitions/Set a statutory sugar limit for baby and toddler food
StatusOngoing
Opened2 Jul 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to set a statutory sugar limit for baby and toddler food and to review packaging that could serve to obscure high sugar content.

Many commercial baby and toddler foods are packed with hidden sugars, including concentrated fruit purées, designed to sweeten products and, we believe, to build early brand loyalty. Packaging often uses potentially misleading claims like "no added sugar" or "one of your 5-a-day," masking the high total sugar content. This can help drive childhood obesity and potential cancers, while we believe it also hooks children on overly sweet tastes. The Government must introduce legally binding sugar caps on infant food and mandate honest, clear ingredient labelling on the front of packs to protect children's health.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Mr Bayo Alaba
1Mr Bayo Alaba MP
Southend East and Rochford
16
David Burton-Sampson
2David Burton-Sampson MP
Southend West and Leigh
4
Mr Mark Francois
3Mr Mark Francois MP
Rayleigh and Wickford
2
Marsha De Cordova
4Marsha De Cordova MP
Battersea
1
Al Carns
5Al Carns MP
Birmingham Selly Oak
1
Rebecca Harris
6Rebecca Harris MP
Castle Point
1
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Justin Madders
8Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
1
Dr Neil Hudson
9Dr Neil Hudson MP
Epping Forest
1
Gregory Stafford
10Gregory Stafford MP
Farnham and Bordon
1