Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dog and cat food.
Canadian industry
311111 Dog and cat food manufacturing
Fabrication d'aliments pour chiens et chats
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Dog and cat food manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31111 - Animal food manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1080* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- slaughtering animals for feed (See 311619 Other animal slaughtering (CAN))
- slaughtering poultry for dog and cat food (See 311615 Poultry slaughtering and processing (US))
Examples
- dog and cat feed supplements, manufacturing
- dog and cat food from purchased meat and poultry, manufacturing
- dog and cat pet food, manufacturing
- dog and cat feed supplements, manufacturing
- dog and cat food from purchased meat and poultry, manufacturing
- dog and cat pet food, manufacturing
- horse meat processing, cat and dog food
- meat products, dog and cat, pet food, canning, made from purchased carcasses
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
dog and cat feed supplements, manufacturingdog and cat food from purchased meat and poultry, manufacturingdog and cat pet food, manufacturinghorse meat processing, cat and dog foodmeat products, dog and cat, pet food, canning, made from purchased carcasses
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1080*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 311111
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
311111
Dog and cat food manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 311111 Dog and cat food manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
311111
dog and cat feed supplements, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dog and cat feed supplements, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311111 Dog and cat food manufacturing to a business file.
03
311111
dog and cat food from purchased meat and poultry, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dog and cat food from purchased meat and poultry, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311111 Dog and cat food manufacturing to a business file.
04
311111
dog and cat pet food, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dog and cat pet food, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311111 Dog and cat food manufacturing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 311111Dog and cat food manufacturing
- 311119Other animal food manufacturing
Commonly confused with
311619 — Other animal slaughtering
slaughtering animals for feed (See 311619 Other animal slaughtering (CAN))
311615 — Poultry slaughtering and processing
slaughtering poultry for dog and cat food (See 311615 Poultry slaughtering and processing (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1080*Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
Approximate correspondence
Dog and cat food, manufacturing
US NAICS reference311111 - Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
Source row
311111Dog and cat food manufacturing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 311111 cover?
Dog and cat food manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dog and cat food.
Which level of the hierarchy is 311111?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 311111?
It rolls up to 31111 Animal food manufacturing.
Should I stop at 311111 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 311111?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 311111?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 311111 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication, Machinery assembly.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 311111?
Yes. The page shows C1080* Manufacture of prepared animal feeds.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.