9. Management approach
The social standards defined in this Code of Conduct are to be accepted by the management of the supplier and integrated into company policy. Employees are to be informed of the content of this Code and/or any relevant law affecting them in a manner which is accessible to them. Obligations arising from this Code or from national and international statutes may not be circumvented through the use of contract work, false education programes or other comparable measures.
Suppliers shall keep adequate records to substantiate compliance with this Code and national/international statutes. The suppliers shall agree that Beiersdorf may verify compliance with this Code using measures deemed appropriate by Beiersdorf. Such measures may also include announced and unannounced inspections of the suppliers' premises by persons appointed by Beiersdorf.