The Bottler shall inspect Approved Containers and closures, cases, cartons, labels and other packaging materials to be used in connection with the Beverage and shall use only those items which the Bottler has determined comply with both the standards established by applicable laws in the Territory and the standards and specifications prescribed by the Company. The Bottler shall assume independent responsibility in connection with the use of such Approved Containers, closures, cases, cartons, labels and other packaging materials which the Bottler has determined conform to such standards.

In the packaging, distribution and sale of the Beverage, the Bottler shall use only such Approved Containers and closures, cases, cartons, labels and other packaging materials approved from time to time by the Company, and the Bottler shall purchase such items only from manufacturers who have been authorized in writing by the Company to manufacture the items to be used in connection with the Trade Marks and the Beverage. The Company shall use its best efforts to approve two or more manufacturers of such items, it being understood that said approved manufacturers may be located within or outside of the Territory.

The Bottler shall maintain at all times a sufficient stock of Approved Containers, closures, cases, cartons, labels and other packaging materials to satisfy fully the demand for the Beverage in the Territory.