What's the NAICS and SIC code for a cosmetics or skincare brand?
For a cosmetics or skincare brand, use NAICS 325620 (Toilet Preparation Manufacturing) in the US and SIC 20420 (Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
325620 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, which covers cosmetics, skincare and perfume.
SBA small business limit: 1,250 employees.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
20420 Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 456120 | Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers | you mainly sell cosmetics made by others |
| SIC 47750 | Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores | you sell cosmetics in a shop |
| SIC 47910 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | you mainly resell online |
Good to know
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.