diff --git a/ietf/idrfc/mails.py b/ietf/idrfc/mails.py
index 3bac6bafc..124ed8804 100644
--- a/ietf/idrfc/mails.py
+++ b/ietf/idrfc/mails.py
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ def generate_approval_mail_approved(request, doc):
 
     # the second check catches some area working groups (like
     # Transport Area Working Group)
-    if doc.group.type_id != "area" and not doc.group.name.endswith("Working Group"):
+    if doc.group.type_id not in ("area", "individ") and not doc.group.name.endswith("Working Group"):
         doc.group.name_with_wg = doc.group.name + " Working Group"
         if doc.group.list_email:
             cc.append("%s mailing list <%s>" % (doc.group.acronym, doc.group.list_email))