'Fine to flush' label for wet wipes to aid fight against fatbergs

Logo drawn up by water firms aims to ensure only wipes that degrade properly are flushed

The fight to eliminate "fatbergs" is to receive a major boost with the launch of a universal standard for wet wipes, clarifying which can be safely flushed down the toilet.

Manufacturers of wipes will be able to use a "fine to flush" symbol on their packaging - drawn up by the water industry - provided they pass stringent tests. The logo aims to reassure consumers that the products do not contain plastic and will break down in the sewer system instead of clogging up sewers and contributing to fatbergs.