Bill > S1092

This bill, known as the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or WIPPES Act, requires manufacturers and retailers of certain disposable wipes, defined as "covered products," to clearly label their packaging with a "Do Not Flush" symbol and the words "Do Not Flush" if the wipes are not designed to be flushed down the toilet. The specific placement and size requirements for this labeling vary depending on the type of packaging, such as cylindrical, flexible film, or rigid containers, and the bill also prohibits any claims that these products can or should be flushed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these labeling requirements as unfair or deceptive practices, and the bill preempts any state or local laws that impose different labeling rules, ensuring a uniform national standard. The FTC will issue guidance on compliance within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and these requirements will take effect one year after enactment.