USDA letter regarding SWO

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USDA
Agricultural
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 2648-S, STOP 0268
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Marketing

Washington, D.C. 20250-0268
Service
VIA EMAIL
Mark A. Kastel
Co-Founder
The Cornucopia Institute
P.O. Box 126
Cornucopia, Wisconsin 54827
[email protected]
Re: Sweet Water Organics, Inc.; NOPC-125-12
Dear Mr. Kastel:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Organic Program (NOP) has concluded
its investigation ofthe complaint you filed against Sweet Water Organics, Inc. (SWO) on May 1,
2012. Your complaint alleged that Sweet Water Organics uses the word "organic" in its company
name in violation of the USDA organic regulations (7 CFR 205).
Our investigation found that SWO represents produce as organic without certification in
violation of section 205.l00(a) ofthe USDA organic regulations. SWO was notified of the
violation and has applied for certification. In addition, SWO revised its website to remove
references to organically grown produce. It also revised products that are placed in packaging by
removing the term "organic" from descriptions of the produce and from the company name on
the packaging. The NOP will monitor SWO to assess its future compliance with the USDA
organic regulations. The investigation is hereby closed.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your support ofthe NOP and
the USDA.
Sincerely,


Director, Compliance & Enforcement Division
National Organic Program
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