The Code of Conduct Hotline can be reached from anywhere in the world by telephone, fax, e-mail or letter as follows:

Employees may provide their names or other identifying information or may contact the Code of Conduct Hotline anonymously. Colgate policy prohibits the Company from retaliating against any individual who reports an incident, files a claim or participates in an investigation in good faith.

The Code of Conduct Hotline is the responsibility of the Global Business Practices function, which answers calls, conducts investigations and reviews reports and recommendations with senior management.

Concerns and questions relating to accounting, internal accounting controls, financial policy, risk management or auditing matters are immediately brought to the attention of the chair of the Audit Committee of Colgate’s Board of Directors and handled in accordance with the procedures established by the Audit Committee. Under these procedures, the Global Business Practices Department, in conjunction with the Company’s Internal Audit and Corporate Legal departments, addresses these concerns in accordance with the directions of the Audit Committee chair. The Audit Committee chair approves recommendations regarding the handling of each matter, oversees any investigations and approves the disposition of each matter. In the Audit Committee chair’s discretion, he or she may engage outside counsel and other independent advisors.