Petition to Label Non Stunned Meat Clears 100,000 Signatures
Stunned vs Non Stunned Meat Debate Heads to Parliament
A public petition calling for mandatory labelling of stunned and non-stunned meat has surpassed 100,000 signatures, triggering the threshold for consideration by Parliament.
According to reporting by FarmingUK, campaigners argue that clearer labelling would allow consumers to make informed choices about how meat is produced, particularly in relation to animal welfare and slaughter methods.
Under current UK rules, meat from animals slaughtered without prior stunning for religious purposes can be sold without specific on-pack identification. Supporters of the petition say this creates a transparency gap for consumers, while opponents warn that mandatory labelling could stigmatise lawful production systems and raise concerns about community relations.
Source: FarmingUK | 27 January 2026
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