Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) 10-K 2013 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION

The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Annual Report on Form10-K of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”) for the purpose of complying with Rule13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

I, Vincent A. Forlenza, the Chief Executive Officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company, certify that:

1. such Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act; and

2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Becton, Dickinson and Company.

Date: November 27, 2013

/s/ Vincent A. Forlenza

Vincent A. Forlenza

Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATION

The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Annual Report on Form10-K of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”) for the purpose of complying with Rule13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

I, Christopher R. Reidy, the Chief Financial Officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company, certify that:

1. such Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act; and

2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Becton, Dickinson and Company.

Date: November 27, 2013

/s/ Christopher R. Reidy

Christopher R. Reidy

Chief Financial Officer