SIC 2079 — Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 2079 representing 'Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 311225 - Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (via SIC1987:2079→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
- NAICS 311224 - Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (via SIC1987:2079→NAICS1997:311222→2002:311222→2007:311222→2012:311224→2017:311224→2022:311224)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2079 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 20: Food and Kindred Products |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2079:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 20 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2079 represent?
SIC 2079 is 'Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 20: Food and Kindred Products (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 311225 (Fats and Oils Refining and Blending), 311224 (Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2079?
SIC code 2079 maps to modern NAICS codes: 311225 - Fats and Oils Refining and Blending, 311224 - Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing.