Destruction of goods

Goods destruction is an essential process for many companies dealing with non-salable inventory, such as non-compliant, perishable, expired, damaged, or obsolete products. This process not only ensures compliance with legal and environmental regulations but also helps maintain brand integrity and optimize inventory management.

Types of goods Kaputt Sekuro can destroy

 1.  Food and plant-based products withdrawn from consumption

• Destruction of spoiled, fermented, moldy, or bruised fruits and vegetables
• Destruction of packaged plant-based products (juices, canned goods, vegetable spreads, biscuits, cereals) that have reached their expiration date
• Destruction of plant-based dietary supplements, teas, natural powders that can no longer be sold
• Destruction of bakery products, pretzels, snacks without animal ingredients that have become unsuitable for consumption
• Destruction of rancid or infested seeds and nuts: sunflower, pumpkin, almonds, flax, etc.
• Destruction of degraded, expired, or recalled vegetable oils or natural flavors 

2. Non-food products and goods, confiscated non-food products or goods or non-food products and goods withdrawn from the market

• Secure destruction of plant-based cosmetic products (soaps, creams, balms, essential oils)
• Destruction of counterfeit, damaged, or confiscated clothing or footwear
• Destruction and disposal of promotional items with incorrect branding or outdated design (pens, bags, t-shirts, etc.)
• Destruction of household or industrial cleaning products (detergents, sanitizing solutions) that can no longer be used or distributed
• Disposal and destruction of stationery goods, technical textiles, simple toys (non-electronic), worn-out or withdrawn packaging 

3. Products and materials resulting from commercial or industrial activities

• Destruction of merchandise stocks with damaged packaging or incorrect labeling
• Destruction and disposal of goods resulting from manufacturing errors or testing (industrial samples, trial series, unverified packaging)
• Controlled disposal and destruction of goods returned by partners, distributors, or end customers that cannot be reintroduced to the market
• Secure destruction of marketing products phased out due to range or commercial positioning changes
• Entire batches of products blocked in warehouses or logistics points without compliance documents
• Destruction of protective equipment, including disposable items
• Secure destruction of auto parts and components
• Destruction of household, electric, and electronic equipment
• Destruction and disposal of medical equipment
• Disposal and destruction of laboratory equipment, whether contaminated or not 

4. Goods originating from markets, commercial spaces, and retail

• Destruction of plant-based products from commercial spaces – spoiled, non-compliant, or abandoned
• Destruction and disposal of contaminated single-use packaging (bags, boxes, pouches)
• Secure destruction of products without proof of origin, confiscated by control authorities
• Disposal and destruction of goods expired or damaged during transport or handling in markets and stores 

5. Electric vehicles and batteries – Kaputt Sekuro can process and destroy items equipped with various battery technologies, including:

• Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
• Mercury-based (Hg)
• Alkaline
• Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd)
• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) 

This category includes batteries from electric or hybrid vehicles, as well as other electronic devices containing hazardous or regulated components, ensuring ecological disposal in accordance with environmental regulations.

Regulatory authority involvement in product disposal

These products may be subject to destruction following findings or decisions issued by:

• ANPC – non-compliant, expired products, misleading packaging
• Customs and police – counterfeit, undeclared goods, documentation issues
• ANAF – excise goods and products
• DSP and ANSVSA – food or cosmetic products withdrawn from the market
• Environmental Guard – goods with polluting packaging, improper handling, illegal transport
• Internal commercial decisions – discontinued products, logistics reforms, brand changes

What goods destruction involves

Goods destruction entails the physical and irreversible elimination of products that can no longer be sold or used. These products may be damaged, expired, counterfeit, or non-compliant with quality standards. The process can involve various methods such as incineration, compaction, or recycling, depending on the nature and type of goods.

Benefits of goods destruction

• Legal and environmental compliance
  Many regulations require companies to properly dispose of non-compliant products to prevent environmental risks and adhere to safety standards. Proper destruction of goods helps avoid fines and other legal penalties.
• Safeguard brand reputation
  Removing defective or counterfeit products ensures that inferior goods do not reach consumers, thus protecting the brand’s reputation and maintaining customer trust.
• Efficient inventory management
  By destroying non-compliant goods, companies can optimize storage space and reduce costs associated with storing and managing unnecessary products.

Security and fraud prevention

Proper destruction of goods reduces the risk of theft, smuggling, and unauthorized use. This is especially important for high-value or sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals or electronics.