Procurement Standard
All packages, packaging components, and packaged retail-ready products purchased
by, distributed or sold on behalf of Dole Food Company, Inc. (“Dole”) and/or Dole
subsidiary must be demonstrated as being in full compliance with all requirements of the
Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation. Nineteen U.S. states have passed legislation
restricting the use of four metals in packaging and packaging components sold or
distributed in the state. A Certificate of Compliance will be required of every supplier.