Supplier Verification and Audits

Hershey reserves the right to monitor, review and verify supplier compliance with the principles set forth in the Supplier Code of Conduct, either through third-party certifications or a responsible sourcing audit, which may be performed by a third party.

In the event the company becomes aware of non-compliance, we maintain the right to set forth corrective actions and/or terminate our business relationship with the supplier.

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