Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products.
Canadian industry
456120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers
Détaillants de cosmétiques, de produits de beauté et de parfums
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 45612 - Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers |
| International correspondence | G4799* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Examples
- beauty supplies retailers selling primarily to other businesses but also selling to household consumers
- body soap and bubble bath, retail
- health and beauty aids, retail
- perfumes, cosmetics and beauty supplies, retail
- toilet preparations (toiletries), retail
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
body soap and bubble bath, retailhealth and beauty aids, retailperfumes, cosmetics and beauty supplies, retailtoilet preparations (toiletries), retail
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4799*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 456120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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456120
Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 456120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
456120
body soap and bubble bath, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as body soap and bubble bath, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers to a business file.
03
456120
health and beauty aids, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as health and beauty aids, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers to a business file.
04
456120
perfumes, cosmetics and beauty supplies, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as perfumes, cosmetics and beauty supplies, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 456120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 456120Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference456120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers
Source row
456120Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 456120 cover?
Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 456120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 456120?
It rolls up to 45612 Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume retailers.
Should I stop at 456120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 456120?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 456120?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 456120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 5 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 456120?
Yes. The page shows G4799* Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.