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Dictionary termZero wasteZero waste is an ambition or management approach aimed at preventing waste and keeping materials in use, rather than sending them to landfill or disposal.Read the full definition production” / “deadstock collection

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MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEUConditional
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UCPD; Waste Framework hierarchy

'Dictionary termZero wasteZero waste is an ambition or management approach aimed at preventing waste and keeping materials in use, rather than sending them to landfill or disposal.Read the full definition ' needs measured diversion incl. cutting-floor waste; deadstock claims need genuine pre-existing surplus (not produced-to-be-deadstock).

United KingdomUKConditional
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CMA Code

Diversion data; deadstock Dictionary termProvenanceProvenance is information about the origin, history, custody or movement of a product, material or data item.Read the full definition .

United StatesUSConditional
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FTC 260.4

Waste audits; Dictionary termProvenanceProvenance is information about the origin, history, custody or movement of a product, material or data item.Read the full definition records.

CanadaCAConditional
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Competition Act s.74.01(1)(b.1)

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AustraliaAUConditional

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ACL s.18

Dictionary termAudit trailAn audit trail is a documented record showing how information was created, changed, reviewed and approved, so that reported data can be traced back to evidence.Read the full definition .

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.

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