Cancer Screening behind Invention of Dissolving Wet Wipes

A man holds a wet wipe in the air with a toilet in the background. (AP)
A man holds a wet wipe in the air with a toilet in the background. (AP)
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Cancer Screening behind Invention of Dissolving Wet Wipes

A man holds a wet wipe in the air with a toilet in the background. (AP)
A man holds a wet wipe in the air with a toilet in the background. (AP)

When Brian McCormack, 65, started using a home testing kit to screen for bowel cancer, he found the process awkward and inconvenient.

He felt there had to be a better way to make sampling easier, especially when it came to disposing of the collector. So, Brian headed to his kitchen - or his "lab", as he now calls it - and began experimenting with materials and household chemicals.

The decision six years ago was to turn him into an inventor of soluble products, including wet wipes.

His first foray into the world of invention did not exactly go according to plan. "During my experiments, I managed to blow up my microwave, but I didn't give up," he told the BBC.

Acknowledging his lack of chemistry skills, he was to seek and find an Ohio-based soluble paper specialist which developed, under his design patent, a stool collector that was flushable. His product was picked up by Swedish authorities but turned down by the NHS in the UK on the grounds of cost.

The setback might have put others off, but it was to kick-start a series of inventions from Brian, who now has a suite of patents under his belt. And he has now signed significant deals with cosmetics and healthcare companies in the UK and beyond.

"After a lot of hard work, I discovered I could venture into making a dissolving wipe - one that was wet that could do the job that needed done and dissolve without harming the environment," he said. "That was not easy. It must have taken me a year-and-a-half to get that perfect."

The wet wipes his company McCormack Innovation has since patented have been accredited with Water UK's "Fine to Flush" standard.

Just recently, he signed a licensing agreement with an Australian cosmetics company for a range of products, including soluble make-up removal wipes. He has also a contract with a UK-based firm to use his company's soluble wipe technology for the international stoma care market.



Riyadh Season 2025 Breaks Record with 20 Million Visitors

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
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Riyadh Season 2025 Breaks Record with 20 Million Visitors

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)

Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman of the board of directors Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced that the fifth annual Riyadh Season has received a record-breaking 20 million visitors, marking an unprecedented milestone since the event’s inception in 2019, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

Riyadh Season has solidified its reputation as a global entertainment hub, drawing visitors from across the Kingdom and beyond. Popular destinations such as Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Boulevard Runway have seen particularly high foot traffic, offering a diverse range of artistic performances, international games, fine-dining experiences, and immersive cultural exhibits.

The mild winter weather and public holidays have further fueled attendance, with adventure seekers flocking to the Dunes of Arabia for camping and outdoor activities. Meanwhile, the "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" exhibition at the Saudi National Museum has captivated fashion and art enthusiasts. The Groves has also emerged as a prime attraction, featuring international cuisine, live music, and a unique ambiance.

Additionally, major sporting events—including boxing matches, martial arts competitions, and padel tournaments—have drawn significant crowds, alongside concerts featuring renowned artists from around the world.

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination.