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Worker documenting expired unbranded cosmetic products. Illustrative image. Cosmetics
23 June 2026 · 6 min

Expired Cosmetics Disposal: How to Destroy Products Past Their Expiry Date Safely

Throwing expired cosmetics in the trash is risky. The minimum durability date, waste rules, the tax side, and a five-step disposal process.

Illustrative scene of waterlogged cartons and damaged stock in a warehouse after flooding. Tax & Finance
9 June 2026 · 5 min

Goods Lost in Earthquake, Flood, and Fire: The Limits of the VAT Exception

No VAT correction is needed for goods lost in an earthquake, a flood, or a declared fire. But an ordinary fire does not qualify, and fixed assets follow a different rule in practice.

Technician checking recalled unbranded medical devices. Illustrative image. Medical Devices
2 June 2026 · 7 min

Medical Device Recall (FSCA) and Disposal of Field Stock

How a medical device recall differs from an FSCA, the duties of the manufacturer, importer, and distributor, the reporting deadlines, and the disposal steps.

Gloved worker inspecting surplus textile products. Illustrative image. Textiles
26 May 2026 · 6 min

What Happens to Unsold Clothes? Disposal, Recycling, and Donation for Surplus Textiles

Unsold clothes go to discounted sale, donation, recycling, or documented disposal. We explain which route fits which stock, the brand risk, and the waste rules.

Illustrative scene of cut fabric panels, textile offcuts and a scale used to measure production wastage. Tax & Finance
12 May 2026 · 4 min

What Happens to VAT When the Normal Wastage Rate Is Exceeded?

Loss within the normal wastage rate is not lost goods, so the VAT deduction stays in place. If the rate is exceeded, you correct only the excess. Example calculation and document checklist.

Gloved worker inspecting recalled medicine stock. Illustrative image. Pharmaceuticals
28 April 2026 · 7 min

Medicine Recall and Expired Medicine Disposal: Steps for the License Holder and the Warehouse

Classes, the 24-48-72 hour deadlines, the duties of the license holder and the warehouse, health directorate verification, and disposal in a medicine recall.

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