Definition
Health and Personal Care Stores (NAICS 4461)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Health and Personal Care Stores (NAICS 4461) 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 retailing health and personal care products. Drug stores and pharmacies, cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores, optical goods stores, food (health) supplement stores and health appliance stores are included.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.