The purpose of our Principles and Standards is to:

	Promote honest and ethical conduct, including fair dealing and the ethical handling of possible conflicts of interest;
	Promote full, fair, accurate, timely, and clear disclosure;
	Ensure compliance with applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations;
	Protect the reputation and brand of Talecris and its valued suppliers;
	Ensure the protection of Talecris’ business interests, including corporate opportunities, assets and confidential information;
	Deter wrongdoing.

Every individual associated with Talecris must conduct his or her relationships and activities, individually and on behalf of the Company, in accordance with the ethical standards denoted within this document.

Supplier principles and standards for conducting business with Talecris:

1. Know and follow Talecris’ Ethical Principles. Honesty, Integrity Courage, Responsibility, Trust, Respect, Fairness, Quality, Good Citizenship, and Compassion.  All suppliers should know and embody the Talecris Ethical Principles every day in every aspect of your work with Talecris employees.

2. Raise concerns and report violations. Talecris policy requires all employees and suppliers to promptly report any suspected ethics or policy violation through the appropriate channels by either contacting the Talecris Confidential Disclosure Line at 877-823-5669 or by contacting the Talecris Law Department at 919-316-6353

3. Comply with laws and regulations.  Know and keep up-to-date on all applicable laws and regulations, including (for example) laws concerning fair competition (antitrust), employment practices and the environment.

4. Avoid conflicts of interest.  All suppliers who work with Talecris should avoid any action or circumstance that conflicts (or appears to conflict) with Talecris’ interests.

5. Maintain confidentiality.  Avoid inappropriate disclosure of any confidential information, including trade secrets, to unauthorized individuals, within or outside of Talecris.

6. Refrain from giving business courtesies.  All suppliers must respect Talecris’ internal policy that “Talecris employees and their families are not permitted to accept any business courtesy or other benefit regardless of how much they cost if they are offered in connection with Talecris business.” Accordingly, suppliers should avoid creating situations that may be inappropriate under this policy.

7. Uphold diversity and inclusion. Talecris is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion, fairness and socially diverse practices. Similarly, suppliers are expected to respect diversity within Talecris and their own companies.

Where and who to go to with questions and concerns:

This document is not intended to encompass all areas of business conduct, but to establish general guidelines. It does not cover every situation that may arise in the complexity of our business. Specific policies and procedures provide additional guidance in some areas.

For more information and questions about how to conduct business with Talecris, please call: 

Talecris Procurement at 919-316-6646
OR
Talecris' Law Department  at 919-316-6353.

To report a possible violation of the Talecris Code of Ethics & Business Conduct, please call:

Talecris' Confidential Disclosure Line at 877-TCDL-NOW (877-823-5669)
24 hours a day / 365 days a year
OR
Talecris' Law Department at 919-316- 6353.

Thank you for your commitment to uphold the Supplier Principles and Standards for Conducting Business with Talecris.