Flushability

Our Andrex® Hygiene Wipes  have met international flushable standards for more than a decade  which means they are safe to flush*.

Andrex® Hygiene Wipes are made from 100% cellulose fibres and do not contain plastic. They have passed international INDA/EDANA flushability standards and are safe for UK sewers, as they break up easily when flushed.

*Up to two wipes per flush. Please use responsibly

Despite the discontinuation of the Fine to Flush certification in the UK, our testing standards have not changed. We remain committed to maintaining the rigorous standards for our product's flushability, so you can be reassured that our plastic-free Andrex® Hygiene Wipes continue to be safe for UK sewers and meet international INDA/EDANA standards for flushability.

No. Andrex® Hygiene Wipes are made from 100% cellulose fibres and don’t contain plastic. They have passed international (INDA/EDANA Flushability Guidelines) requirements and can be flushed at home. We recommend flushing 1-2 wipes per flush.

Andrex® Hygiene Wipes have been specifically designed to be flushable like toilet tissue whereas most non-flushable wipes such as baby wipes, cosmetic wipes and household cleaning wipes are much thicker in order to give wipes strength, so they don’t break up in use. Baby wipes, cosmetic wipes and household wipes must never be flushed down the toilet as they can contribute to sewer blockages and fatbergs and should be disposed of in a bin instead. That’s why we voluntarily label all non-flushable wipes with the ‘Do Not Flush’ label on their packs. Not all wipes are flushable and it is important to always check the products’ packaging for advice on how to best dispose of the product.
If a wipe is labelled ‘Do Not Flush’, it is important to throw these in the bin.
Andrex® Hygiene Wipes, are made from 100% cellulose fibres and don’t contain plastic. They have passed international INDA/EDANA Flushability Guidelines and can be flushed at home. We recommend flushing 1-2 wipes per flush.

Since 2022, packaging across our Andrex® Hygiene Wipes product range is made from 30% recycled plastic and can be recycled alongside other plastic bags in larger supermarkets.
All our multi-pack boxes are recyclable along with all other paper and cardboard. Please add these to your home paper and cardboard recycling.