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Class 2023 - Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations

PSIC Class 2023 covers Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Soap and Detergents, Manufacture of...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 4
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 2023 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 20 Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products > 202 Manufacture of other chemical products, n.e.c.. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Soap and Detergents, Manufacture of Cleaning Preparations, except Soap and Detergents, and Manufacture of Waxes and Polishing Preparations. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Manufacture of Soap and Detergents, Manufacture of Cleaning Preparations, except Soap and Detergents, and Manufacture of Waxes and Polishing Preparations. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Manufacture of Soap and Detergents, Manufacture of Cleaning Preparations, except Soap and Detergents, and Manufacture of Waxes and Polishing Preparations. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes: Manufacture of organic surface-active agents Manufacture of soap Manufacture of paper, wadding, felt etc., coated or covered with soap or detergent Manufacture of crude glycerol Manufacture of surface-active preparations: washing powders in solid or liquid form and detergents, dishwashing preparations and textile softeners Manufacture of cleaning and polishing products: preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms artificial waxes and prepared waxes polishes and creams for leather polishes and creams for wood polishes for coachwork, glass and metal scouring pastes and powders, including paper, wadding etc. coated or covered with these Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations: perfumes and toilet water, beauty and make- up preparations sunburn prevention and suntan preparations manicure and pedicure preparations shampoos, hair lacquers, waxing and straightening preparations dentifrices and preparations for oral hygiene, including denture fixative preparations shaving preparations, including pre-shave and aftershave preparations deodorants and bath salts and depilatories This class excludes: Manufacture of separate, chemically- defined compounds, see 2011; Manufacture of glycerol, synthesized from petroleum products, see 2011; Extraction and refining of natural essential oils, see 2029. except soap and detergents preparations other toilet preparations

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 2023 cover?

PSIC Class 2023 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations.

How do I compare Class 2023 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 2022 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics and 2029 Manufacture of other chemical products, n.e.c..

Why does Class 2023 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.