What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1133 classifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in the manufacturing of value-added dairy products beyond basic liquid milk. This involves transforming processed milk through various methods like culturing, fermenting, concentrating, and drying. The classification captures a significant segment of Australia's food manufacturing sector, which contributes to both domestic consumption and export markets.
Typical operations in this class include large-scale factories producing cheddar or mozzarella cheese, facilities manufacturing milk powder or infant formula, plants producing butter and anhydrous milk fat, and smaller specialist operations making yoghurt, sour cream, or canned cream. This classification is used by government agencies like the ABS for collecting economic data and by businesses for regulatory compliance, helping to define the industry's scope for policy and reporting purposes.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are primarily engaged in:
- Manufacturing cheese through renneting or culturing processes
- Producing butter and butter-derived products like butter oil
- Making yoghurt, sour cream, and other cultured dairy items
- Manufacturing milk powder, including whole, skim, and malted varieties
- Producing condensed and evaporated milk
- Making infant milk formula and other milk-based baby foods
- Manufacturing dairy-based ingredients like casein, lactose, and whey powder
- Producing liquid or dry mixes for soft serve, milkshakes, and ice cream (but not the final frozen product)
- Manufacturing flavoured milk drinks
- Making other dairy products not elsewhere classified
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes certain dairy-related activities that are classified elsewhere in ANZSIC:
Businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing processed milk and cream (such as pasteurised, homogenised, or UHT milk) fall under ANZSIC 1131: Milk and Cream Processing. This distinction separates initial fluid processing from further manufacturing.
Units mainly engaged in manufacturing ice cream and other frozen dairy confections are classified in ANZSIC 1132: Ice Cream Manufacturing, even if they produce dairy mixes as part of their operation.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll need to select ANZSIC 1133 as your main code if cheese or dairy product manufacturing is your primary activity. The Australian Taxation Office uses this classification for Business Activity Statements (BAS) and tax reporting, helping to identify your industry-specific obligations.
For workers' compensation insurance, this classification determines your premium rate based on industry risk factors. The equivalent Business Industry Code (BIC) for insurance purposes is 11330, which aligns directly with this ANZSIC class. When applying for industry grants or government support programs, accurately using this code ensures you're assessed against correct eligibility criteria for the dairy manufacturing sector.