Petition · past parliament
Put restrictions on using the word 'Flushable' in wet wipe advertising...
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
No 'Flushable' wet wipes tested so far pass water industry tests according to the BBC : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46188354
Consumers using wet wipes under the belief they are 'flushable' do not realise they are not causing problems.
Consumers using wet wipes under the belief they are 'flushable' do not realise they are not causing problems.
I constantly see buses in Leeds, West Yorkshire with 'Flushable Wipes' advertised on the rear... this is frustrating as first hand I have had someone misuse a toilet with wet wipes & was £2k out of pocket to fix the issue.
The problem with this advertising is the public are under the belief wipes are 'flushable' (you can 'flush' anything !) & many are unaware of the consequences (just because you can flush something doesn't mean it doesn't cause problems).
Advertising sanctioning is needed.
The problem with this advertising is the public are under the belief wipes are 'flushable' (you can 'flush' anything !) & many are unaware of the consequences (just because you can flush something doesn't mean it doesn't cause problems).
Advertising sanctioning is needed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.