ACCC loses appeal against Kimberly-Clark ruling on 'flushability' of wipes

Court backs judgement that watchdog failed to establish the company's claim on product was false or misleadingAustralia's consumer watchdog has lost its appeal over a ruling that Kimberly-Clark had not misled customers when it said its wipes were flushable.In its 2019 federal court lawsuit, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission contended the wipes - moist towelettes - were not suitable to be flushed because they caused harm to sewerage. Continue reading...