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Japan PET bottle identification mark
Japan’s PET bottle mark identifies designated PET bottles subject to the country’s container and packaging sorting system.
PET bottle markJapan
At a glance
What this symbol means
Japan’s PET bottle mark identifies designated PET bottles subject to the country’s container and packaging sorting system.
Official artwork may be trademarked or regulated. WasteSpot uses an original simplified recognition aid and links to the scheme owner or authority.
Recognition
How to recognise it
- Look for a PET bottle identification mark on the bottle or label.
- Other PET packaging can use different identification because the mark is limited to covered bottle categories.
Typical applications
Where it commonly appears
- beverage PET bottles
- specified seasoning PET bottles
- consumer sorting instructions in Japan
Practical decision
How to sort or dispose of it
- Remove caps and labels when municipal guidance requires it.
- Rinse and use the municipality’s PET bottle route.
- Do not treat every PET tray or durable PET item as a PET bottle.
Before disposal or return
- Empty and lightly rinse.
- Keep the bottle separate from caps and labels when instructed.
- Follow local crushing guidance.
Avoid contamination
Common mistakes
Using the PET bottle route for all code-1 plastic.
Ignoring municipal cap and label instructions.
Confusing the Japanese mark with a deposit mark.
Important limitation
What it does not mean
The label applies within its stated market and component scope. It is not a universal instruction for other countries or unlabelled components.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does this label work in every country?
No. Use it in the market named by the label and check local rules elsewhere.
What if the pack has several components?
Follow the instruction assigned to each component.
Is the WasteSpot image the official artwork?
No. It is a recognition aid; use the official source for exact artwork.
Verification
Sources
Sources checked 15 August 2026
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