311941 — Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepared sauces (except tomato-based and gravy) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing catsup and other tomato-based sauces--are classified in U.S. Industry 311421, Fruit and
- Vegetable Canning;
- Manufacturing dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and
- Extract Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing canned liquid gravies--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings (via SIC1987:2035→NAICS1997:311941→2002:311941→2007:311941→2012:311941→2017:311941→2022:311941)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311941→2002:311941→2007:311941→2012:311941→2017:311941→2022:311941)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8950 — Condiments and Related Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311941 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311941 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311941? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 850 employees for NAICS code 311941 (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311941? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311941 (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311941:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 311941 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.