Submitted on Saturday 23rd February 2019
Rejected on Friday 1st March 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
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.
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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