Code of Business Conduct

IX. Waivers and Amendments

Any waiver of this Code for a Corporate Officer may be made only by the audit committee of the Abbott board of directors. Any waiver of this Code for a person covered by this Code who is not a Corporate Officer may be made only by the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (or designee).

Abbott will make public disclosure, as and to the extent required by applicable laws, rules and regulations, of waivers of, or amendments to, this Code.