rejected goods

[/rɪˈdʒɛktɪd ɡʊdz/]
nounpl: rejected goods
mercadorias rejeitadas
1. Products or merchandise that have been inspected and found to not meet required quality standards, specifications, or contractual requirements, and are therefore returned or refused by the buyer
The shipment contained rejected goods due to manufacturing defects, so the supplier had to issue a full refund.
O carregamento continha mercadorias rejeitadas devido a defeitos de fabricação, portanto o fornecedor teve que emitir um reembolso total.
2. Items that fail quality control inspection and are set aside for return, repair, or disposal
The warehouse manager separated the rejected goods from the accepted items for proper handling.
O gerente do depósito separou as mercadorias rejeitadas dos itens aceitos para tratamento adequado.
In Brazilian business and commercial contexts, 'mercadorias rejeitadas' is a standard term used in supply chain management, quality assurance departments, and international trade. It's particularly important in manufacturing and import/export industries where quality standards are strictly regulated. The handling of rejected goods involves specific legal and contractual procedures, especially in international commerce governed by terms such as Incoterms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective goodsnon-conforming goodssubstandard merchandisefaulty productsreturned goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
accepted goodsapproved merchandisequality goodsconforming goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercadorias rejeitadas
Standard term used in commercial and business contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
produtos rejeitados
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
mercadorias recusadas
Alternative term with emphasis on refusal or rejection
Portugal
mercadorias rejeitadas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal commercial terminology

Related Words

quality controlinspectiondefectreturn merchandise authorizationproduct recallwarranty claim

Related Idioms & Phrases

send back rejected goods
deal with rejected goods
process rejected goods
reject goods outright
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