- Reference authority
- European Commission — material identification
- Programme / market
- European Union · Italy
- Mark type
- Material identifier
- Artwork access
- Reference files · usage conditions apply
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
PAP 22 — Paper identifies paper in a material coding system. Typical applications include paper bags and wrapping paper. Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately. These are material codes under Decision 97/129/EC. Check the market’s current labelling rules and the PPWR transition before preparing new artwork.
Before using this resource
- Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately.
- Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
- Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.
A detail worth checking
This code identifies a material; it does not guarantee local collection, food-contact suitability or recycled content.
Source references
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Useful to know
What should I check before using PAP 22 — Paper?
This code identifies a material; it does not guarantee local collection, food-contact suitability or recycled content. Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
The source lists this drawing as CC BY-SA 4.0. Follow the linked file terms, attribution and any share-alike conditions. This does not grant trademark permission or establish product conformity.
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