Waste, scrap, evaporation, etc. in the manufacturing of products. Normal spoilage is considered unavoidable and is part of the cost of producing the good output. Abnormal spoilage is considered avoidable and is not part of the cost of producing good output. The cost of abnormal spoilage should be expensed when it occurs.
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