You might think they are being "progressive" but section 10.10 of the UPLR requires:
10.10. Packaged Seed. (a) The quantity statement shall appear in the upper 30 % of the principal display panel. (b) The quantity statement shall be in terms of: (1) the largest whole SI unit for all packages with weights up to 7 g; and (2) in grams and ounces for all other packages with weights less than 225 g or 8 oz. (Amended 1995) – Packages of seeds intended for planting with net contents of less than 225 g or 8 oz shall be labeled in full accord with this regulation except as follows: ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, April 27, 2013 12:54:12 PM Subject: [USMA:52710] Tomato Seeds 250 mg Tomato seed packet (photo attached) lists net weight 250 mg (with no dual measure) in upper left, but then informs consumers potential weight of fruit in ounces at lower right. David Pearl MetricPioneer.com 503-428-4917
