Natracare Safe to Flush Moist Tissues - 30 Wipes

Anonymous asked this question on 27th Nov 2023

Q: How long does it take these tissues to break down after flushing?

A: Hi there,

Thanks for your query. Natracare advise: The moist tissues begin to break down in the sewer pipes just 20 minutes after flushing. And they will break down completely within 8 flushes (the average number of flushes a day in a household). The tissues are 100% biodegradable, compostable and safe to marine life.

I hope this helps!

Anonymous asked this question on 10th Jun 2024

Q: Have you checked with the UK water boards that these can be flushed throughout the UK? When I've contacted water authorities in England, they've said nothing should be flushed except the 3 Ps - pee, poop & paper and that there are currently NO wipes suitable for flushing in toilets in England.

A: Hi there,

Thanks for your queries. As we are not the manufacturer we can only advise what they have said about their product. These are not wipes, they are moist tissues so are therefore safe to flush. They are third party, independently tested to the specifications of both International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) and Water UK. This means they are guaranteed to break down safely after flushing, and will also safely biodegrade in both marine and fresh water. Below is 2 questions from their FAQ which I hope can help:

Q: “Can you flush moist tissues?”
Safe to Flush moist tissues are made with just paper, unlike many other wipes, maybe claiming to be biodegradable or even flushable, which typically contain plastic or viscose fibres. Biodegradable does not mean a product is flushable.

Natracare moist tissues have been third party, independently tested and approved flushable by Water UK and the IWSFG. Both the tissue and formula are designed to be sewer safe.

Look for the Fine to Flush and IWSFG logo to make sure the product you’re using is independently certified safe to flush.

Q: “Why are the Fine to Flush and IWSFG flushable standards different?”
Robust flushable standards are needed more than ever as wet wipes can create widespread damage.

The Fine to Flush standard follows UK Water Industry Specification (WIS-4-02-06). It is the only flushable standard approved by Water UK and all UK water authorities!

The IWSFG specification documents, developed by a coalition of national water services associations in Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Spain describes the criteria that a product should meet to be compatible with being flushed down a toilet, and are intended as a Code of Practice for manufacturers to adhere to label a product as flushable.

Natracare Safe to Flush Moist Tissues undergo independent testing to ensure they meet or exceed the criteria for flushability:

* environmental protection – the tissues do not contain plastics or release harmful by-products in nature
* toilet and drain line clearance – they can travel successfully through wastewater pipes
* disintegration – they will break down or weaken within set conditions and timeframes
* settling – they sink in water
* biodisintegration – the tissues can biodegrade and separate into smaller pieces

There’s no greater endorsement than by those who keep our drains and sewers clear of blockages. You can trust Fine to Flush and International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG)!