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Japan Aluminium Can Identifier — Meaning & Usage

Japan has a specific aluminium-container identifier within its material-identification system.

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

What this mark means

Japan has a specific aluminium-container identifier within its material-identification system.

Before using this resource

  1. Verify the container material and the applicable marking rules before choosing the aluminium graphic.
  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

The can body, lid and other components should not be assumed to use the same material identifier.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for Japan Aluminium Can Identifier?

Start with METI. 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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