It goes without saying that we obey all laws which regulate Colgate's business. Indeed, it is our policy to go beyond the letter of the law and comply with its spirit. We recognize, however, that we are not all lawyers and cannot know all the laws that apply to our business. Thus, make a habit of consulting with your unit's legal counsel whenever you are in doubt. We comply with the antitrust laws.
Fair competition is fundamental to the free enterprise system.
Colgate supports laws prohibiting restraints of trade, unfair practices or abuse of economic power. We avoid such practices everywhere-including areas of the world where laws do not prohibit them. The antitrust laws of the United States and similar laws in other countries are designed to prohibit agreements among companies that fix prices, divide markets, limit production or otherwise impede or destroy market forces. You must adhere to the letter and spirit of these laws. We comply with the securities laws.