Requires Do Not Flush labels on baby wipes and other premoistened wipes

§1What it does

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This bill would require companies that label or package certain premoistened wipes, such as baby wipes, cleaning wipes and personal care wipes, to mark them clearly with a Do Not Flush warning and symbol based on industry guidelines.^2,3 The Federal Trade Commission could issue rules to carry out the requirement and would enforce it.^2,3 The House passed the version amended by its Energy and Commerce Committee, which put the labeling requirement directly into law instead of directing the commission to create it through regulations.^2,3

§2Status

§3How Congress voted

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