311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing

Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in rendering animal fat, bones, and meat scraps.

Cross-References

  • Blending purchased animal fats with vegetable fats--are classified in U.S. Industry 311225, Fats and Oils Refining and Blending; and
  • Manufacturing meat-based animal feeds from purchased carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111, Animal Food Manufacturing.

Index Entries

Animal fats rendering
Animal oil rendering
Bones, fat, rendering
Fats, animal, rendering
Grease rendering
Lard made from purchased fat
Meat and bone meal and tankage, produced in rendering plant
Neatsfoot oil rendering
Oil, animal, rendering
Rendering animals (carrion) for feed
Rendering fats
Rendering plants
Stearin, animal, rendering
Tallow produced in rendering plant