To All, The grocery issue is one that is simple yet complex here in the U.S. The rules are fairly straightforward. The only problem is there are a lot of them. For an understanding of the FPLA and its metric requirements, click here: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/200/202/metric.htm. This page from NIST explains exactly how items covered by the FPLA are to be labeled in metric. Keep in mind for items not regulated by the FPLA, the states have the option to regulate. Most states use a model law drafted by NIST and the NCWM called the UPLR. The UPLR already allows metric only labeling. Interestingly, I was at the supermarket today and of course, went to buy stuff at the deli. None of the scales have anything in metric. All the legends on the scale were ip. I wouldn�t even dream of asking for my roast beef or turkey in grams. I would probably be looked at like I was speaking a foreign language.
Phil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph B. Reid Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 6:14 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:27137] Re: Grocerys Carleton wrote in USMA 27127: In a message dated 2003-10-07 15:02:45 Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello everyone.� Could anyone tell me if in the U S there are any food products that are packaged with only metric units on the package.� I see there is going to be another meeting on Nov. 6 03, I hope it goes well.� Another question in the States is meat packaged by the lb?� In Canada meat is packaged in metric but sold by the the lb.� Actually it's packaged in metric and advertised in dual units. When you get a grocery store flyer in Canada meat and produce are advertised � in dual units, with the lb price in larger letters and the metric units in small letters.� ��� Because meat packaging falls under different laws, they can leave metric out!� I bought some sausage at Costco:�"48 oz (3 lb)".� I e-mailed the maker, asking why the left grams off.� They said the law didn't require them to include metric because it was meat. � Carleton My understanding is that it is not a matter of meat versus other food, it is a distinction per-packaged food and food weighed out before the customer. The pre-packaged food is covered by the "Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act" which received Royal Assent on 1971 June 10.
