Rejected petition Put restrictions on using the word 'Flushable' in wet wipe advertising...

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.

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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.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232870

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Date submitted 23 February 2019
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