Active Public Consumer-Related Investigation

The case file cited below relates to a civil -- not a criminal -- investigation. The existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.

Case Number:	L09-3-1192
Subject of investigation:	SMART CHOICES PROGRAM
Subject's address:	Ms. Sarah Krol Smart Choices Program, Inc. NSF International P.O. Box 130140 789 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140
Subject's business:	Food Product Labeling
Allegation or issue being investigated: Program using symbols in front-of-package claiming to to be nutritionally sound and to help consumers make informed and healthy food choices, maybe false and misleading. These claims may violate science-based nutritional criterea.
AG unit handling case:	Economic Crimes Division in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida