Costco reserves the right to audit or authorize a third party to audit all facilities which participate in the harvesting, manufacturing or processing of merchandise for Costco. Such audits may include any Facility or subcontractor used by the Facility. The audit shall be unrestricted, and may occur with or without advance notice. Supplier shall require
that the facility’s management provide access to the Facility and all books and records which will allow for a comprehensive Code of Conduct audit to be conducted, including an opportunity for confidential and private interviews with facility employees selected by the auditor. No retaliation shall be taken against any Employee or auditor. The audit shall be at Supplier’s expense.