Actually, I was about to write in and ask about P&G's labeling. I noticed that they list metric first, even for some packages in (apparently) hard FFU. I saw something listed as 740 mL (25 fl. oz.). Is this a precursor to moving all products to metric sizes? After all, it is easier to change labeling than bottling machinery. Do they use these same sizes (and labels) in products sold in other countries? Are other companies following their lead?
It seems to me that we are making considerable, if slow, progress in metricating consumer products, at least for volume quantities. Any word on when FPLA will be amended? Carl -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nat Hager III Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 12:33 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:21636] incrementalism Have to laugh at P&G's incremental approach. 2 years ago I say Downy fabric softener on the shelf labled something like: 64 fl oz (2 Qt) 1.89L A year ago it was: 1.8 L (1.9 Qt) 60 fl oz Now I notice it as: 1.8 L (60 fl oz) Come on, let's get rid of the parenthesis stuff and be done with it! (Oops - but there's unammended FPLA in the way!) Nat
