NAICS 311941

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the OMB-sponsored standard used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for collecting, analyzing, and publishing data about the U.S. economy. Developed in 1997 with counterparts in Canada and Mexico, NAICS is updated periodically; the current version for new data releases is 2022. ¹

Under the 2022 structure, NAICS 311941 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepared, non–tomato-based sauces (excluding gravies). Cross-references direct tomato-based sauces (e.g., catsup) to NAICS 311421, dry dressing and sauce mixes to NAICS 311942, and gravy manufacturing to NAICS 311999. ²

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing mayonnaise and salad dressings. ²
• Producing vinegar as a prepared sauce or condiment. ²
• Manufacturing mustard and horseradish preparations. ²
• Producing soy sauce, tartar sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. ²
• Manufacturing other prepared, non–tomato-based sauces (excluding gravies). ²
• Packaging and labeling prepared condiments and sauces produced by the establishment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

NAICS 2022 placement and hierarchy

In NAICS 2022, 311941 is within Sector 31–33 Manufacturing, Subsector 311 Food Manufacturing, and Industry Group 31194 Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing as a U.S. national industry for mayonnaise, dressings, and other prepared sauces. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included in NAICS 311941?

  • This industry includes mayonnaise, salad dressings, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepared sauces, excluding tomato-based sauces and gravies. ²

• Are tomato-based sauces like ketchup included under 311941?

  • No. Catsup and similar tomato-based sauces are classified in NAICS 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning), not in 311941. ²

• Do dry dressing or sauce mixes fall under 311941?

  • No. Dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes are classified in NAICS 311942 (Spice and Extract Manufacturing). ²

• Is gravy manufacturing covered by 311941?

  • No. Gravy manufacturing is classified in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing). ²

• Which PSC aligns with condiments and prepared sauces for purchasing?

  • PSC 8950 (Condiments and Related Products) covers condiments and related items and includes salad dressings, spices, seasonings, flavoring extracts, yeast, and olives. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 311941 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main page and introduction. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS detail for Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing and cross-references (includes 311941). ²
• U.S. General Services Administration — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (definition for PSC 8950). ³
• U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (background on 2022 vintage). ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) — Introduction. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS Code 311941 — Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=311941&year=2022
3. U.S. General Services Administration. Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025), Group 89 — Subsistence; 8950 Condiments and Related Products. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
4. U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html