Petitions/Add corn (maize) to the UK's list of mandatory food allergens
StatusOngoing
Opened7 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Review the evidence on corn (maize) allergy and amend food allergen regulations to require corn and maize-derived ingredients to be clearly identified and highlighted on food labels and menus.

Corn allergy can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Corn and maize-derived ingredients are widely used in processed foods and may appear under many different names, making them difficult to identify. People with corn allergy face unnecessary risks when buying food or eating out. Mandatory allergen labelling could improve safety, reduce accidental exposure and help consumers make informed choices.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Tonia Antoniazzi
1Tonia Antoniazzi MP
Gower
6
Simon Hoare
2Simon Hoare MP
North Dorset
4
Bradley Thomas
3Bradley Thomas MP
Bromsgrove
3
Rosie Wrighting
4Rosie Wrighting MP
Kettering
3
Clive Jones
5Clive Jones MP
Wokingham
3
Jo White
6Jo White MP
Bassetlaw
2
Karin Smyth
7Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
2
Sir Edward Leigh
8Sir Edward Leigh MP
Gainsborough
2
Greg Smith
9Greg Smith MP
Mid Buckinghamshire
2
Sadik Al-Hassan
10Sadik Al-Hassan MP
North Somerset
2