Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes

This class includes the manufacture of ready-made (i.e. prepared, seasoned and cooked) meals and dishes. These dishes are processed and conserved, such as in frozen or canned form, and are usually packaged and labelled for re-sale, i.e. this class does not include the preparation of meals for immediate consumption, such as in restaurants and caterers. To be considered a dish, these foods have to contain at least two distinct main ingredients (except seasonings etc.). This class includes: - manufacture of meat or poultry dishes - manufacture of fish dishes, including fish and chips - manufacture of dishes containing pasta and rice - manufacture of vegetable dishes - manufacture of frozen or otherwise preserved pizza and croquet-monsieur

This class excludes: - manufacture of fresh foods or foods with less than two ingredients, see corresponding class in division 10 - manufacture of perishable prepared foods consisting of fruit and vegetables only, see 1030 - manufacture of soups, broths, and other foods, see 1079 - retail sale of prepared meals and dishes, see 4711, 4721 - wholesale of prepared meals and dishes, see 4630 - activities of food service contractors, see 5640