Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
What this code covers
Use this class for manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations when the main activity includes Manufacture of medicaments: and Antisera and other blood fractions. 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.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- manufacture of medicaments:
- antisera and other blood fractions
- vaccines
- diverse medicaments, including homeopathic preparations
- manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, chamomile, etc.), see 10.83
- manufacture of probiotics, see 21.10
- manufacture of dental fillings and dental cement, see 32.50
- manufacture of bone reconstruction cements, see 32.50
- Compare with 10.83, 21.10, 32.50 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.
- - manufacture of medicaments:
- - antisera and other blood fractions
- - vaccines
- - diverse medicaments, including homeopathic preparations
- - manufacture of chemical contraceptive products for external use and hormonal contraceptive medicaments
- - manufacture of medical diagnostic preparations, including pregnancy tests
- - manufacture of radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances
- - manufacture of cell and gene advance therapy medical products
- - manufacture of medical impregnated wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, etc.
- - preparation of botanical products (grinding, grading, milling) for pharmaceutical use
- - manufacture of viral vector-based medicines or vaccines
- - manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations for veterinary medicines
- - manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, chamomile, etc.), see 10.83
- - manufacture of probiotics, see 21.10
- - manufacture of dental fillings and dental cement, see 32.50
- - manufacture of bone reconstruction cements, see 32.50
- - manufacture of surgical drapes, see 32.50
- - wholesale of pharmaceuticals, see 46.46
- - retail sale of pharmaceuticals, see 47.73
- - research and development for pharmaceuticals and other biotech products, see 72.10
- - packaging of pharmaceuticals, see 82.92
- - Manufacture of medicaments:
- - Antisera and other blood fractions
- - Vaccines
- - Diverse medicaments, including homeopathic preparations
- - Manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, chamomile, etc.)
- - Manufacture of probiotics
- - Manufacture of dental fillings and dental cement
- - Manufacture of bone reconstruction cements
What is NACE 21.20 used for?
Use NACE 21.20 for manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations when the main activity includes Manufacture of medicaments: and Antisera and other blood fractions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 21.20?
Typical examples include Manufacture of medicaments:, Antisera and other blood fractions, and Vaccines.
When might 21.20 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, chamomile, etc.), see 10.83 and manufacture of probiotics, see 21.10.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 21.20?
Compare 21.20 with 10.83 Processing of tea and coffee, 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products, and 32.50 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for processing of tea and coffee when the main activity includes Decaffeinating and roasting of coffee and Production of coffee products:. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products when the main activity includes Manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients to be used for their pharmacological properties in the manufacture of medical products (e.g. antibiotics, basic vitamins, salicylic and O-acetylsalicylic acids) and Processing of blood. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies when the main activity includes Manufacture of surgical drapes and sterile yarns/tissue and Manufacture of dental fillings and cements (except denture adhesives), dental wax and other dental plaster preparations. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods when the main activity includes Wholesale of pharmaceutical, medical and orthopaedic goods and Wholesale of veterinary medicines. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for retail sale of pharmaceutical products when the main activity includes Retail sale of pharmaceuticals and Retail sale of veterinary medicines. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering when the main activity includes Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering: and Research and development on natural sciences. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for packaging activities when the main activity includes Packaging activities on a fee or contract basis, whether or not these involve an automated process: and Bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including beverages and food. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations, including Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 21.20 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.