lõppkasutuseks

Lõppkasutuseks is Estonian for “for end use” and is used to describe the intended final use of a product, good, or technology. It indicates that the item is meant for the end user rather than for further manufacturing, processing, or resale. The term often appears in regulatory, commercial, and labeling contexts to clarify that the item’s final application is by the ultimate customer.

In linguistic terms, lõppkasutus is formed around the idea of a final or ultimate use, with the suffix -seks signifying purpose or function. The related noun lõppkasutus refers to the concept of end use, while lõppkasutuseks serves as a prepositional or inflected form used in sentences or labels (for example, “mõeldud lõppkasutuseks” — intended for end use).

Contexts and usage: The phrase is common in export controls, licensing processes, and compliance documents, where it helps distinguish products that may have restrictions when used as components or for manufacturing. It also appears in packaging and marketing to communicate to buyers that a product is intended for personal or final consumer use, not for industrial or intermediate applications. In legal and regulatory writing, lõppkasutuseks can be paired with notes on end-user responsibility, end-use limitations, and certificate requirements.

See also: end user, end-use control, export licensing, dual-use goods.

Note: While the exact regulatory implications vary by jurisdiction and document type, lõppkasutuseks consistently signals the intended final recipient and application of a product, separating it from intermediate or re-export scenarios.