As referenced in post 38590, this document from the USCIB states their position on allowing metric-only labeling. Not a real deal per se, but least they support the idea. http://www.uscib.org/docs/Final%20USCIB%20statement%20on%20EU%20Metric%2 0Labeling%20Feb%2028%202007.pdf "The position of USCIB and TABD has been that the decision to label products with only metric units or metric and a supplemental unit should rest with the manufacturer. We have urged both the European Union and the United States to amend relevant legislation so that manufacturers have the flexibility that allows them to respond to the needs of their customers. This position has not changed."
If the FPLA gets changed, there are probably numerous manufacturers (i.e. Coke, Pepsi, P&G) that already produce rational metric sized products that will consider simplifying their labeling. ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Millet Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 10:54 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:38619] Re: From USMA: Brussels drops bid to ban imperial measures :(. Sad. I was hoping the Europeans would stick to their guns and force it through. I guess all we can hope for is NAM cooperating. Was there a real deal where NAM would allow metric only labels if the EU dropped their bid? Mike On 5/8/07, Hillger, Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: To Listserver subscribers: Below is a link to a story titled " Brussels drops bid to ban imperial measures " http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070508/wl_uk_afp/eumetric_070508114519 Although this is not the best news, it does give us hope that now, in return, NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) will follow through in supporting the metric-only amendment to the FPLA as they were bargaining for, if the EU would allow imperial measures to continue. The two actions sounded (to me) a bit contradictory, but that's what industry was bargaining for. Don Hillger USMA Webmaster USMA listserver owner -- "The boy is dangerous, they all sense it why can't you?"
