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This bill, known as the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act, requires manufacturers of certain premoistened wipes to include clear "Do Not Flush" labeling on their product packaging. The legislation covers a wide range of wipes, including baby wipes, cleaning wipes, personal care wipes, and hygiene wipes that are made with petrochemical-derived fibers and have the potential to be flushed. Manufacturers must display the "Do Not Flush" symbol and text in a highly visible and high-contrast manner on different types of packaging, such as cylindrical, flexible film, and rigid containers, ensuring that the labeling is at least 2% of the principal display panel's surface area and easily readable. The bill prohibits manufacturers from making any claims that these products can or should be flushed, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these labeling requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The law will take effect one year after its enactment and preempts any state or local laws that are not identical to its requirements, with the goal of preventing non-flushable wipes from causing damage to wastewater infrastructure and environmental systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1092/all-info