Implied Due Diligence

	Philip Morris PERSONAL and CONFIDENTIAL Memo: Tobacco Additives TO: Dr. R.B. Seligman FROM: T.S. Osdene Date: January 12, 1981
	Summary of Image Page One "Attached are the procedural steps we undertake to clear additives. Such an evaluation can take a day to several years... The entire evaluation process is governed by a very conservative philosophy which implies that we have shown due diligence in our efforts to avoid harm to our customers and to avoid embarassment to the Company in the marketplace." "In the event of regulatory intervention, we would feel comfortable with this [unreadable word] approach." [click on image to enlarge to full size -- 8K]
	BACKGROUND NOTE: If you took a product into your body on a regular basis, perhaps a food or a medication, would you feel safe knowing that the manufacturer's clearance procedure for additives implied that the company has shown due diligence in their efforts to avoid harm to their customers? Apparently it was enough for Philip Morris. Quotes: Attached are the procedural steps we undertake to clear additives....this entire evaluation is governed by a very conservative philosophy which implies that we have shown due diligence in our efforts to avoid harm to our customers and to avoid embarassment to the Company... Anne Landman American Lung Association of Colorado, West Region Office Grand Junction Title: Tobacco Additives Type of document: Personal and confidential internal Philip Morris memo Author: T.S. Osdene Recipient: Dr. R.B. Seligman Date: 19810112 (January 12, 1981) Site: Philip Morris document site http://www.pmdocs.com/ Bates No. 2029109909 URL: http://www.pmdocs.com/getimg.asp?pgno=0&start=0&bool=Additives%20and%20confidential&docid=2029109909

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Philip Morris PERSONAL and CONFIDENTIAL Memo: Tobacco Additives