Section C 21001

Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products

SIC-7 Code

21001

ETI Eligible

✅ Yes

Description

SIC code 21001 (Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products) is part of Division 21 (Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations) within Section C (Manufacturing).

Compliance Risk Score
10 /10
Verified Official Source
International Crosswalk
Previous Edition Migration
Complete Hierarchy
Size/Threshold Documented
Trade or Export Match
Legacy Crosswalk

Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Machine OperatorOperates and maintains industrial machinery for product assembly or processing.
Production ManagerOversees the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
Quality ControllerInspects products and processes to maintain specified standards of quality.
Product DesignerCreates specifications and designs for manufactured goods and products.
AssemblerJoins components to create finished products in a factory environment.
Chemical EngineerApplies chemistry and engineering to design manufacturing processes for chemicals.

Previous Classification (SIC 5)

Under the previous SIC 5 system, this activity was linked to: 33510 - Manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

In this section (Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations)

Tax & Compliance 2026/27

Corporate27%
BTW / VAT15%
ETIAvailable
WageR27.58/h
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SETA Allocation

CHIETA
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Frequently Asked Questions

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