Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74913
Disposable Wipes: Labelling
Tabled: 3 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Amanda Hack
Labour — North West Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure clear consumer labelling on wet wipes marketed as flushable.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Government’s message is clear – if you need to use wet wipes, dispose of them in the bin, not the loo, flushing wet wipes causes a number of environmental and drainage impacts. We are considering if further action, including on product labelling, is r...
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