(9)It should be possible to destroy damaged products, where they have been physically damaged, contaminated, or have deteriorated, during activities and processes taking place throughout the supply chain. This would include during handling, storage, transport, retailing, or return by consumers where such products were returned on the basis of the right of withdrawal provided by Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote or, where applicable, during a longer withdrawal period provided by the trader, provided that repair is not technically feasible or cost-effective.
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