Packagers take a hint from the Hart bill.

The article focuses on the changes included in the labeling of their products by several companies in the U.S. under the threat of proposed "truth-in-packaging" bill. As stated, the bill introduced by Senator Philip A. Hart focuses on prohibiting the use of unfair and deceptive methods of packaging or labeling certain consumer commodities. However, companies like Procter & Gamble Co., General Mills Inc., and Carnation Co. have given other reasons for their new labelling policies.