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Japan Paper Packaging Identifier — Meaning & Usage

Japan’s paper packaging identifier distinguishes the applicable paper containers and wrapping within its 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’s paper packaging identifier distinguishes the applicable paper containers and wrapping within its identification system.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the packaging component and applicable identification rules before placing the paper mark.
  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

Paper, composite packaging and beverage cartons can require different treatment. The identifier is not a recycled-content claim.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for Japan Paper Packaging 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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Regulatory context

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