Karen McIntyre, editor02.16.17
Earlier this month, EDANA, the international association of nonwovens and related industries, announced an updated code of practice for the disposal and labelling of personal care and cleaning wipes. These efforts aim to better educate consumers on which products can and cannot be safely flushed down the toilet.,Compared to the earlier version, launched in 2013, , this new Code includes new requirements, e.g. moving the “Do Not Flush” (DNF) symbol to the front of packs for wipes most at risk of being mistakenly flushed, requiring that secondary packages have a DNF symbol and that all baby wipes‑ carry the DNF symbol. The code also ups the size and contrast requirements of the logo to make it more readable.
“We understand that providing clear information for the consumer to easily differentiate between flushable and non-flushable wipes is essential,” says Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA. “Baby wipes are an example of a product category that provides the largest area of consumer confusion for proper disposal. By launching this new Code of Practice, the wipes industry wants to help all wipe
“We understand that providing clear information for the consumer to easily differentiate between flushable and non-flushable wipes is essential,” says Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA. “Baby wipes are an example of a product category that provides the largest area of consumer confusion for proper disposal. By launching this new Code of Practice, the wipes industry wants to help all wipe
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