Violations may be issued for several reasons but primarily, a violation is issued when a seed lot does not meet the claim made on the label. If you or your company receives a violation, 30 days are given to satisfy the violation. There are a few different options to satisfy a violation:
- Relabel the seed lot.
- Dispose of the seed lot.
- Return the seed lot to the labeler.
If the action taken is relabeling, an updated label must be submitted to our office before offering the seed lot for further sale.
If the choice is to dispose or return the seed, please call or email us to confirm. A member of our team will assist you as you work toward satisfying the violation.
Examples:
- A minor purity violation: Change the label to match the findings on the report of analysis issued by the Indiana State Seed Laboratory. Submit the label to us for review before offering the product for further sale.
- A serious germination violation: Dispose of the remaining seed bags and contact us to confirm this action is complete.
Violations can be satisfied via phone (765-494-1556) or email: