SIC 2099 — Food Preparations, NEC
Official OSHA SIC Manual Definition
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing prepared foods and miscellaneous food specialties, not elsewhere classified, such as baking powder, yeast, and other leavening compounds; peanut butter; packaged tea, including instant; ground spices; and vinegar and cider. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dry preparations, except flour mixes, consisting of pasta, rice, potatoes, textured vegetable protein, and similar products which are packaged with other ingredients to be prepared and cooked by the consumer. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing flour mixes are classified in Industry Group 204.
Description & Classification
SIC code 2099 representing 'Food Preparations, NEC' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 311941 - Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311941→2002:311941→2007:311941→2012:311941→2017:311941→2022:311941)
- NAICS 311942 - Spice and Extract Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311942→2002:311942→2007:311942→2012:311942→2017:311942→2022:311942)
- NAICS 311212 - Rice Milling (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311212→2002:311212→2007:311212→2012:311212→2017:311212→2022:311212)
- NAICS 311824 - Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311823→2002:311823→2007:311823→2012:311824→2017:311824→2022:311824)
- NAICS 311830 - Tortilla Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:31183→2002:311830→2007:311830→2012:311830→2017:311830→2022:311830)
- NAICS 311920 - Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:31192→2002:311920→2007:311920→2012:311920→2017:311920→2022:311920)
- NAICS 311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311991→2002:311991→2007:311991→2012:311991→2017:311991→2022:311991)
- NAICS 311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311999→2002:311999→2007:311999→2012:311999→2017:311999→2022:311999)
- NAICS 311911 - Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311911→2002:311911→2007:311911→2012:311911→2017:311911→2022:311911)
- NAICS 311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311423→2002:311423→2007:311423→2012:311423→2017:311423→2022:311423)
- NAICS 111998 - All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:111998→2002:111998→2007:111998→2012:111998→2017:111998→2022:111998)
- NAICS 112519 - Other Aquaculture (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:111998→2002:111998→2007:112519→2012:112519→2017:112519→2022:112519)
- NAICS 311340 - Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:31134→2002:311340→2007:311340→2012:311340→2017:311340→2022:311340)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2099 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Food Preparations, NEC |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 20: Food and Kindred Products |
| JSON Endpoint | View as JSON · API → |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-08-08 |
SIC vs NAICS Compliance & Common Mismatches
Legacy SIC code 2099 classifies commercial operations based on primary end-product or service output under the 1987 federal framework. In contrast, modern 2022 NAICS codes group establishments based on production process inputs.
When submitting public disclosures to SEC EDGAR or determining OSHA workplace safety log recordkeeping exemptions (29 CFR Part 1904), rely strictly on the official OSHA 4-digit SIC classification rather than an automated commercial translation.
💡 Expert Guidance: SIC to NAICS Conversion
Common Compliance Mistake: Many contractors and B2B analysts confuse legacy 4-digit SIC codes like 2099 with modern 6-digit NAICS codes. Ensure that you use the correct active 2022 NAICS code (e.g. from the crosswalk below) when submitting representations on SAM.gov, as federal contracting officers only accept modern NAICS codes.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2099:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC 2099 to NAICS Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to modern NAICS codes (Food Preparations, NEC).
- SIC Code for Food Manufacturing — Standard Industrial Classification mapping details.
- SIC Major Group 20 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry sector is represented by legacy SIC code 2099? ▾
Legacy SIC code 2099 represents 'Food Preparations, NEC', categorized under Division Division D: Manufacturing and Major Group Major Group 20: Food and Kindred Products. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system was developed in the late 1930s.
What is the modern 2022 NAICS equivalent for legacy SIC 2099? ▾
Legacy SIC code 2099 maps to the modern 2022 NAICS industry classifications: NAICS 311941 (Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing), NAICS 311942 (Spice and Extract Manufacturing), NAICS 311212 (Rice Milling), NAICS 311824 (Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour), NAICS 311830 (Tortilla Manufacturing), NAICS 311920 (Coffee and Tea Manufacturing), NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), NAICS 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing), NAICS 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing), NAICS 111998 (All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming), NAICS 112519 (Other Aquaculture), NAICS 311340 (Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive updates to handle splits.
Why do credit agencies and banks still reference legacy SIC code 2099? ▾
Registries like Dun & Bradstreet, insurance underwriters, and private platforms retain SIC code 2099 because their historical financial risk data and scoring models are indexed using the legacy 4-digit SIC framework.
Does the SEC EDGAR system allow searching public filings by SIC 2099? ▾
Yes. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance assigns a primary 4-digit SIC code to public companies. You can search the EDGAR database using SIC code 2099 to group reporting peer firms.
How do OSHA safety recordkeeping rules apply to SIC code 2099? ▾
Under 29 CFR Part 1904 safety regulations, OSHA references legacy SIC codes including 2099 to determine if a physical establishment is required to maintain daily injury logs (Form 300) or is partially exempt.
What is the structural difference between SIC 2099 and NAICS codes? ▾
SIC code 2099 classifies establishments based on their final product output or market destination (what they sell), while modern NAICS codes classify them based on production processes and inputs (how they work).
What are the typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 2099? ▾
Typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 2099 are the operations associated with 'Food Preparations, NEC'. Mapped modern NAICS codes can be referenced for specific current examples.
Is legacy SIC code 2099 uniform across all 50 U.S. states? ▾
Yes, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, including code 2099, was published as a federal standard and remains uniform nationwide. It is still referenced by various state workers' compensation boards and departments of labor.
Sources & References
- U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA): OSHA Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual — Code 2099
- U.S. Census Bureau: 1987 SIC to 2022 NAICS Concordance Tables
- Federal Reserve Board: Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Classifications
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Schedule C Principal Business Activity (PBA) Industry Concordance
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Standard Industrial Classification Systems Governance