Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs

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What this code covers

Use this class for processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the main activity includes Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning) and Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.

Official explanatory notes

Imported source text for this NACE Rev. 2.1 record.

This class includes: - preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning) - production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc. - production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed - production of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption

Hierarchy context

Where this code sits in the NACE Rev. 2.1 hierarchy.

Parent code

10.2Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscsGroup

Child codes

0 children

No child codes; this is a class-level code.

When this code fits

Use this when the main activity matches these signals.

preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning)
production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.
production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed
production of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption

When to compare another code

Compare another code when these signals dominate.

processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing, see 03.11
processing of whales on land or specialised vessels, see 10.11
production of oils and fats of fish and marine mammals, see 10.41
manufacture of prepared fish dishes, see 10.85

Check before relying on this code

Situations where source text, close alternatives, or local rules may matter.

Compare with 03.11, 10.11, 10.41 when the main activity overlaps another code.
Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.

Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.

Inclusions

Signals that usually point toward this code.

- preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning)
- production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.
- production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed
- production of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption
- activities of factory vessels not engaged in fishing and only in the processing and preserving of fish
- processing of seaweed
- removing fish heads, gutting and cutting fish into pieces, and then freezing

Exclusions

Activities that should trigger comparison with another code.

- processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing, see 03.11
- processing of whales on land or specialised vessels, see 10.11
- production of oils and fats of fish and marine mammals, see 10.41
- manufacture of prepared fish dishes, see 10.85
- manufacture of fish soups, see 10.89

Examples

- Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning)
- Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.
- Production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed
- Production of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption

Common mistakes

- Processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing
- Processing of whales on land or specialised vessels
- Production of oils and fats of fish and marine mammals
- Manufacture of prepared fish dishes

Search terms and quick answers

Plain-language discovery help for common business descriptions. These notes are separate from official source text.

Common search terms

Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs10.20 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscsPreparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning)Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.Production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed

What is NACE 10.20 used for?

Use NACE 10.20 for processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the main activity includes Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning) and Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Based on: title and summary

What are typical examples for 10.20?

Typical examples include Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning), Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc., and Production of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed.

Based on: examples

When might 10.20 not be the right code?

Review another code when the activity is closer to processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing, see 03.11 and processing of whales on land or specialised vessels, see 10.11.

Based on: exclusions and nonExamples

Which codes should I compare before choosing 10.20?

Compare 10.20 with 03.11 Marine fishing, 10.11 Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat, and 10.41 Manufacture of oils and fats when the activity description is ambiguous.

Based on: relatedCodes and nearby codes

Often Confused With

Use these comparisons when the activity description is ambiguous.

03.11

Marine fishing

Use this class for marine fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters and Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

10.11

Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat

Use this class for processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat when the main activity includes Operation of slaughterhouses engaged in killing, dressing or packing meat: beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, mutton, camel, etc. and Production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in carcasses. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

10.41

Manufacture of oils and fats

Use this class for manufacture of oils and fats when the main activity includes Manufacture of crude and refined vegetable oils (e.g. olive oil, soya-bean oil, hemp oil, sunflower seed oil, rape oil) and Manufacture of non-defatted flour or meal of oilseeds, oil nuts or oil kernels. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

10.85

Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes

Use this class for manufacture of prepared meals and dishes when the main activity includes Manufacture of meat or poultry dishes and Manufacture of fish dishes, including fish and chips. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

10.89

Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.

Use this class for manufacture of other food products n.e.c. when the main activity includes Manufacture of soups and broths and Manufacture of perishable prepared foods. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

10.2

Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs

Use this group for the broader activity area of processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

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Version changes

Plain-language Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 correspondence for this code.

Previous code

10.20

Rev. 2 code 10.20 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 10.20 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

exact

Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.

Potential impact

Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.

What to check next

Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.

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What this code covers

Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.