CAEN Code Rev. 3

101

Processing and preserving of meat

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 101

This category includes activities of processing and preserving meat, from animal slaughter to obtaining finished products. Practically, it covers everything related to transforming raw meat into ready-to-eat foods, such as sausages, packaged meat, or canned goods.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 101 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on processing and preserving of meat. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 101 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.

Meat Processing and Preserving Industry (CAEN 101)

The meat processing and preserving industry (CAEN 101) represents an essential link in the agri-food chain in Romania, connecting the livestock sector to the final consumer market. This is not limited to slaughtering but includes a wide range of processes, from cutting and portioning to the manufacture of sausages, smoked products, or canned goods. In recent decades, the sector has undergone significant modernization with the adoption of European standards for hygiene, food safety, and animal welfare. Romania ranks among the main meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe, with a rich tradition in sausages and traditional preparations. However, businesses in this field face numerous challenges: high raw material costs (meat from local producers), fluctuations in energy and logistics prices, and the need for strict compliance with veterinary sanitary regulations. Strong competition from major European processors and food discounters puts pressure on profit margins, forcing entrepreneurs to innovate through value-added products: organic varieties, additive-free, or with sustainable packaging. In this context, the key to success remains the efficiency of the supply chain and investments in technology for traceability and quality control.

Included Activities

✅ Production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat from slaughterhouses
✅ Cutting and portioning of meat
✅ Processing and preserving of meat by salting, drying, smoking
✅ Manufacture of sausages and other meat preparations
✅ Production of canned meat

Excluded Activities

❌ Raising of animals (codes 0141-0149)
❌ Hunting and trapping of animals (code 0170)
❌ Manufacture of ready-to-eat meals based on meat (code 1071)
❌ Retail sale of meat (codes 4711-4722)
❌ Packaging of meat only for third parties (code 8292)

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 10 View code CAEN 1011 View code CAEN 1012 View code CAEN 1013 View code CAEN 102 View code CAEN 1020

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 101?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "processing and preserving of meat" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 101?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 101. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.