WIPPES Act

Key Points

• This bill requires companies to put a clear 'Do Not Flush' warning and symbol on the packaging of most disposable wipes, including baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, and makeup removers.
• The goal is to stop people from flushing wipes that do not break down easily. These wipes often clog home pipes and cause expensive damage to city sewer systems and water treatment plants.
• The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these rules. Companies will be banned from suggesting their wipes are flushable if the products are made with certain plastics or are likely to cause clogs.
• These new labeling rules will take effect one year after the bill becomes law. This creates one national standard for packaging, so companies do not have to follow different rules in every state.

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