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Japan PET Bottle Identifier — Meaning & Usage

Japan’s PET-bottle identifier is part of a distinct identification route for applicable PET containers.

Reference authority
METI / PET bottle recycling guidance
Programme / market
Japan
Mark type
Regulatory symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

Japan’s PET-bottle identifier is part of a distinct identification route for applicable PET containers.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the bottle, cap and sleeve separately and keep their component labels clear.
  2. Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
  3. Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.

A detail worth checking

A PET bottle’s sleeve and cap may use different material identifiers from the bottle body.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for Japan PET Bottle Identifier?

Start with METI / PET bottle recycling guidance. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Check the conditions for this specific symbol before choosing a layout.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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