- 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 steel-container identifier helps distinguish the relevant steel cans in the material-identification system.
Before using this resource
- Confirm the container specification and use the correct steel identifier and placement.
- Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
- Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.
A detail worth checking
Steel and aluminium identifiers are separate symbols; visual similarity does not make them interchangeable.
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Useful to know
Which resource should I use for Japan Steel 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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