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Which wipes can you flush in Australia?

Most wet wipes do not break down in the sewer. A wipe is safe to flush only when it meets AS/NZS 5328:2022, the Australian and New Zealand standard for flushable products.

This page lists every wipe we can find on sale in Australia that states it meets the standard. It shows the source for each one, where the wipe is made and where to buy it.

7 brands on the list. Last check: 1 November 2026.

Type a brand name. The answer shows which list the wipe is on.

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On the list now

  • On the listA public statement says that the wipe meets AS/NZS 5328.
  • Check the packSold as flushable. We could not confirm AS/NZS 5328 online.
  • Bin itThe brand says do not flush, or the wipe is on no list.

Wipes stated to meet AS/NZS 5328

Each wipe here has a public statement that it meets the standard. The statement is from the brand or from its retailers. The order is alphabetical.

  • Brand statement, certifier namedThe brand’s own website states that a named certification body certified the product to AS/NZS 5328.
  • Brand statementThe brand’s own website states that the product meets AS/NZS 5328. It does not name a laboratory or a certifier.
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CleanLIFE

Flushable range

Brand statement, certifier named

“Our flushable wipes are certified by Global Mark to the AS/NZS 5328 standard.”

Source: CleanLIFE, flushable products page

CleanLIFE also sells wipes that are not flushable. The brand says the flushable packs carry its certified flushable logo.

Made in
Australia
Packs
13 products. See the list below.
Flush limit
Maximum 2 wipes per flush. Well-maintained sewerage system.
Baby
baby, clean. (20, 80 pack); soothe baby, clean. (70 pack)
Intimate
fem, clean. (25 pack); mama, clean. (20 pack); meno, clean. (25 pack)
Body
body, clean. (20 pack); sweat, clean. (20 pack)
Hands and face
sticky, clean. (15, 60 pack)
Toilet cleaning
loo, clean. (15, 60 pack)
Bathroom cleaning
fresh, clean. (60 pack)
Hands and surfaces
2 in 1, clean. (15 pack)

Great Aussie Wipes

Showerless Wipes and Hand & Face Wipes

Brand statement

“SHOWERLESS wipes are certified to flush to AS/NZ 5328, enabling you to flush, bury or dispose of safely after use”

Source: Great Aussie Wipes, Showerless product page

The brand’s other wipes (barbecue, tradie, car and cleaning wipes) are not sold as flushable.

Made in
Australia
Packs
Showerless: 20 pack. Hand & Face: 40 pack.
Flush limit
Not shown online.

Kine

Body Cloths and Baby Wipes

Brand statement

“Kine Body Cloths and Kine Baby Wipes are certified to AS/NZS 5328.”

Source: Kine, flushable wipes standard page

Kine’s hand, surface, makeup removal and pet cloths are not flushable.

Made in
Australia (South Australia)
Packs
Body Cloths: 25 pack and 10 pack travel. Baby Wipes: 80 pack.
Flush limit
Maximum 2 wipes per flush.
Brand site
kine.com.au

Kleenex

Flushable Wipes

Brand statement

“Kleenex Flushable Wipes meet and exceed the requirements of the Australia/New Zealand Flushable Products Standard (AS/NZS 5328:2022)”

Source: Kleenex, flushability page

Kleenex Hand and Face Wipes and Kleenex tissues are not flushable.

Made in
Not shown online
Packs
Fragrance Free and Lightly Fragranced. 36 pack. Woolworths lists 42 packs (Unscented and Scented).
Flush limit
Maximum 2 wipes per flush. Well-maintained sewerage systems and commercial septic systems only.
Brand site
kleenex.com.au

Ocean Healthcare

Flushable Wipes

Brand statement

“Meets the AS/NZS 5328 Flushable Products Standard.”

Source: Ocean Healthcare, product page

The brand page says “septic-safe”. Retailer pages say to avoid septic systems and macerator toilets.

Made in
Not shown online
Packs
40 pack.
Flush limit
1 wipe per flush (retailer pages). Septic systems: the pages do not agree, so read the pack.

Quilton

Flushable Wipes

Brand statement

“Based on independent laboratory testing, this product meets the Australian/New Zealand Flushable Products Standard AS/NZS 5328:2022”

Source: Quilton, product page

Made in
China
Packs
Hypo-Allergenic and Aloe Vera. 40 pack.
Flush limit
Maximum 2 wipes per full flush. Well-maintained sewerage systems and commercial septic systems only.
Brand site
quilton.com.au

Sorbent

Flushable Wipes

Brand statement

“Based on independent laboratory testing, this product passes the Australian New Zealand Standard ASNZS 5328:2022 for flushable products.”

Source: Sorbent, product pages on sorbent.com (the same words are on Chemist Warehouse, Woolworths and IGA pages)

The brand site states the standard for the Silky White, Hypo-Allergenic, Kids and Intimate (Fresh Blossom) wipes. The retailer pages for the Intimate wipes do not show the statement.

Made in
China (Silky White and Hypo-Allergenic). Kids and Intimate: not shown online
Packs
Silky White: 40 and 80 pack. Hypo-Allergenic: 40 and 80 pack. Kids: 40 pack. Intimate (Fresh Blossom): 40 and 15 pack.
Flush limit
Maximum 2 wipes per flush. Well-maintained sewerage system. Septic or macerator systems: read the system manual.
Brand site
sorbent.com
Kids
Kids Flushable Wipes (40 pack)

Sold as flushable, AS/NZS 5328 not confirmed online

These wipes are sold as flushable. We could not confirm online that the pack on sale meets AS/NZS 5328. Most of the pages show no statement that cites the standard. Some cite overseas guidelines, and WSAA says that the INDA/EDANA code is not equivalent to the Australian standard. A pack can show information that a web page does not, so read the pack.

Sold by Australian retailers
WipeSold atWhat the page saysCites
Aldi Confidence Flushable Wipes, 40 packAldiThe Aldi page calls the wipes flushable. It cites no standard and gives no flush limit.None found
Barely Flush Away Flushable Intimate Wipes, 30 and 10 packChemist Warehouse“These flushable beauty wipes are alcohol, paraben, dye & toxin free”. No flush directions.None found
Barely Him Bod Butt & Balls Hygiene Wipes, 40 packChemist Warehouse“These flushable wipes clean and refresh.”None found
Barely Menopause Flushable Intimate Wipes, 30 packChemist WarehouseNamed flushable. The page says “Australian Made”. No flush directions.None found
Bushbalm Intimate Refreshing Wipes, 15 packBushbalm Australian online storeThe brand says the wipes passed the INDA/EDANA flushability tests.INDA/EDANA
Emotions Flushable Toilet Wipes, 9 x 50 bundleBig W and Woolworths marketplace sellers“This product passes the INDA/EDANA Guidance for assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products.”INDA/EDANA
Kirkland Signature Flushable Wipes, 2 x 640 countCostco (members)“Never flush more than one wipe at a time.” The Costco page names no standard.The WSAA register lists a Kirkland Signature wipe, model MZ21869X01. The pack on sale now is model A2049S640-FSC, made in the USA. We could not match it to the register entry.None found
Medline ReadyFlush Flushable Wipes, 40 and 24 packMedical and aged-care suppliers“A flushable and dispersible, single-patient-use wet wipe”. No standard is named.None found
Natracare Safe to Flush Moist Tissues, 30 packiHerb AustraliaTested to the UK water industry specification WIS 4-02-06 (Fine to Flush). One wipe per flush.UK Fine to Flush
Naty Flushable Wipes, 56 packiHerb Australia“Tested to INDA/EDANA flushability standards when flushed one wipe at a time.”INDA/EDANA
Satin Touch Flushies Moist Toilet Wipes, 42 packWoolworths marketplace partner, House of Nappies“Safe to flush after use.” House of Nappies says “Flush one wipe at a time”. No standard is named.None found
Shh!t Happens Flushable Intimate Wipes, 4 x 25 and 8 x 25 packShh!t Happens online store“Certified flushable” and “Aussie made”. No standard is named. No flush directions.None found
Woolworths Toilet Cleaner Flushable Wipes, 100 packWoolworthsSold as flushable. The page says “Kills 99.9% of germs” and names no standard. No flush directions.None found
Imported brands, sold by marketplace sellers
WipeSold atWhat the page saysCites
Andrex Washlets (Hygiene Wipes)Marketplace sellers (Amazon Australia, eBay)“They have passed international INDA/EDANA flushability standards”. Up to two wipes per flush.INDA/EDANA
Anusol Soothing & Cleansing Wipes, 30 packMarketplace sellers (Amazon Australia)Listed as “Flushable”. “Up to two wipes can be flushed at one time.” No standard is named.None found
Cottonelle Flushable WipesMarketplace sellers (Amazon Australia)“Our flushable wipes are made with a patented binder that starts to break down the moment it touches water.” The page says the wipes are tested to trade association guidelines and names no standard.None named
Dude WipesMarketplace sellers (Amazon Australia, eBay, Big W marketplace)“Independent labs have tested DUDE Wipes for flushability under the INDA GD4 Guidelines”INDA/EDANA GD4
Goodwipes Flushable WipesMarketplace sellers (Amazon Australia)The brand cites IWSFG and the GD4 guidelines. It recommends one wipe per flush.IWSFG, GD4
Preparation H Flushable Medicated WipesMarketplace sellers (Amazon Australia, eBay)“Yes, Preparation H Medicated Wipes for hemorrhoids are flushable and septic-safe.” No standard is named.None found

Wipes that go in the bin

Most wipes are not made to be flushed. Baby wipes, makeup wipes, cleaning wipes and antibacterial wipes go in the bin, unless the pack states AS/NZS 5328. These brands say so in plain words, or list no flushable wipe.

WipeWhat the brand says
Anko wipes (Kmart)“Do not flush.”
CleanLIFE floor and surface wipes“Non-flushable wipes should always be disposed of in the bin.”
Ecoriginals baby wipes“We don’t recommend flushing our wipes.”
Femfresh intimate wipes“For external use only. DO NOT FLUSH.”
Huggies baby wipesHuggies lists ten wipes in its Australian range. None is called flushable.
Joonya baby wipes“Do not flush Joonya wipes, even if they are compostable.”
Kine hand, surface, makeup removal and pet cloths“are not flushable and should be disposed of in the bin”
Kleenex Hand and Face Wipes“Kleenex Facial Tissues and Hand and Face Wipes are not flushable”
Tooshies baby wipes“No baby wipes, including water wipes, should ever be flushed”
Wet Ones“No, Wet Ones® are not flushable. Please do not flush wipes down the toilet.”
Wotnot wipes“Our wipes are certified compostable and biodegradable however they are not flushable.”

How to read a pack

Two things on a pack show that a wipe meets the standard. One of them is sufficient.

  • The standard number. The words AS/NZS 5328:2022, with “meets”, “complies with”, “passes” or “certified to”.
  • The flushable logo. A figure that puts an item into a toilet. Icon Water shows the logo on its website.

If the pack has neither, put the wipe in the bin.

When you flush, obey the limit on the pack. Most brands on the list say two wipes for each flush. Use a full flush. If you have a septic tank or a pump system, read the pack and the system manual first.

Flushable

Meets AS/NZS 5328:2022

Flush a maximum of 2 wipes at a time

Do not flush

Put used wipes in the bin

Examples of the words to look for. These are not official labels.

Questions

Are flushable wipes really flushable?

Some are. A wipe that meets AS/NZS 5328:2022 has passed tests that show it clears the toilet and the drain, passes through pumps, breaks apart, settles and biodegrades.

Many wipes sold as flushable before the standard did not break down. In 2018 the Federal Court ordered Pental to pay $700,000 for flushable claims on White King wipes that were not suitable to flush.

Sources: WSAA questions and answers, October 2024, ACCC media release, What the words on a pack mean

What is AS/NZS 5328:2022?

It is the joint Australian and New Zealand standard for flushable products, published on 20 May 2022. It sets six tests, and the maker must attest that the product has no plastic. The standard is voluntary, but a product must meet it to use the flushable logo.

Kine’s guide to the Australian flushable wipes standard has a table of the six tests.

Sources: Standards Australia, Standards Australia store, WSAA questions and answers, October 2024

Is there an official list of flushable wipes?

WSAA, the Water Services Association of Australia, keeps a register of products that it has approved to use the flushable logo. On 1 November 2026 the register showed two products. One is a Kirkland Signature wipe with the model number MZ21869X01. The Kirkland Signature pack on sale at Costco now has a different model number, and we could not match it to the register entry. That pack is thus in our second list. The other is Clean Impact Flushable Toilet Wipes (SKU 850100, stockist Woolworths), which we have not found on sale yet.

WSAA said in October 2024 that it knew of four manufacturers with products that meet the standard. A wipe can thus meet the standard and not be on the register. For that reason this page lists what brands and retailers state.

Sources: WSAA register (read 1 November 2026), WSAA questions and answers, October 2024

Who certifies flushable wipes?

The standard has no certification body of its own. WSAA says that a company has its product tested at an accredited laboratory. Two laboratories do the tests: SGS in the United States and CTP in France.

Some brands also name a certifier. CleanLIFE names Global Mark.

Sources: WSAA questions and answers, October 2024, CleanLIFE

How many wipes can I flush at once?

Follow the pack. CleanLIFE, Kine, Kleenex, Quilton and Sorbent say no more than two wipes for each flush. Retailer pages for Ocean Healthcare say one. Use a full flush.

Sources: The list on this page

Can I flush wipes if I have a septic tank?

Read the pack and the manual for your system. Kleenex and Quilton say their wipes suit well-maintained sewerage systems and commercial septic systems only. Sorbent says to read the system manual for septic and macerator systems.

Sources: The list on this page, Wipes and septic tanks

Are baby wipes flushable?

Most are not. Huggies lists no flushable wipe in its range, and Tooshies says that no baby wipe should be flushed.

Three baby or kids wipes on the list state AS/NZS 5328: CleanLIFE baby, clean., Kine Baby Wipes and Sorbent Kids.

Sources: Wipes that go in the bin, The list on this page

Are biodegradable, compostable or plant-based wipes flushable?

Not unless the pack says so. A wipe can break down in compost and still block a pipe, because it does not break apart fast enough in water. Wotnot says its wipes are compostable and biodegradable but not flushable.

Sources: Wotnot, What the words on a pack mean

Can I flush Dude Wipes, Cottonelle or Andrex wipes in Australia?

Dude Wipes and Andrex cite the overseas INDA/EDANA guidelines. Cottonelle names no standard. WSAA says that the INDA/EDANA code is not equivalent to AS/NZS 5328. We found no AS/NZS 5328 statement for them.

Sources: Not confirmed online, WSAA questions and answers, October 2024

Does my water utility accept flushable wipes?

The advice is different between utilities. Sydney Water, SA Water, Yarra Valley Water and Icon Water accept products that meet AS/NZS 5328:2022. Unitywater in Queensland tells customers not to flush wet wipes. Read the advice of your own utility.

Sources: What 21 utilities say, Sydney Water, SA Water, Yarra Valley Water, Icon Water, Unitywater

What happens when the wrong wipe is flushed?

It can block the pipes on your property. In the sewer it can join fats and oils to make a fatberg. Sydney Water says that non-flushable wet wipes contribute to 75% of wastewater blockages.

Sources: Sydney Water

How do I get a wipe added or corrected?

Send a link to the brand’s statement, or a photo of the pack that shows AS/NZS 5328, to ask@flushable.com.au. We add every wipe sold in Australia that states the standard.

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About this list

How the list is made

  • We search supermarkets, pharmacies, discount stores, online stores and marketplaces for wipes sold as flushable.
  • We read what the brand and its retailers publish about each wipe.
  • A second reader opens each source page again.
  • We record the source and the date.

What the list tells you

A wipe is on the list when the brand, its retailers or the WSAA register state that the pack on sale meets AS/NZS 5328. We do not test wipes, and we do not see test reports.

A pack can show information that a web page does not, and stock changes. Read the pack before you flush.

Additions and corrections

Send a link or a pack photo to ask@flushable.com.au. We add every wipe sold in Australia that states the standard.

Last check: 1 November 2026. The list is also available as data (JSON).