Definition
Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (NAICS 3117)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (NAICS 3117) industry group. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry Group

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in canning seafood, including soup; smoking, salting and drying seafood; preparing fresh fish by removing heads, fins, scales, bones and entrails; shucking and packing fresh shellfish; processing marine fats and oils; and freezing seafood. Establishments known as "floating factory ships", that are engaged in shipboard processing of seafood, are included.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.