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Japan Plastic Packaging Identifier — Meaning & Usage

The Japanese プラ identifier is used for applicable plastic containers and packaging.

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

What this mark means

The Japanese プラ identifier is used for applicable plastic containers and packaging.

Before using this resource

  1. Identify each packaging component and follow the relevant plastic-packaging marking guidance.
  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

It is distinct from the PET-bottle identifier and does not by itself promise collection by every municipality.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for Japan Plastic 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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