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7120 Technical testing and analysis
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Corresponding CPA codes
- 71.20.1 Technical testing and analysis services
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71.20.11 Composition and purity testing and analysis services
This subcategory includes:
- testing and analysis services for the chemical and biological properties of materials such as air, water, waste (municipal and industrial), fuels, metal, soil, minerals, food and chemicals
- testing and analysis services in related scientific fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, bacteriology etc.
This subcategory excludes:
- testing services related to animal health care and control, see 75.00.1
- medical and dental testing services, see 86.90.15
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71.20.12 Testing and analysis services of physical properties
This subcategory includes:
- testing and analysis services of physical properties such as strength, ductility, electrical conductivity and radioactivity of materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, woods, glass, concrete and other materials
- tests for tension, hardness, impact resistance, fatigue resistance and high-temperature effects
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71.20.13 Testing and analysis services of integrated mechanical and electrical systems
This subcategory includes:
- testing and analysis services for the mechanical and electrical characteristics of complete machinery, motors, automobiles, tools, appliances, communication equipment and other equipment incorporating mechanical and electrical components
The results of the testing and analysis generally take the form of an assessment of the performance and behavioural characteristics of the object tested. Tests may be performed using models or mock-ups of ships, aircraft, dams etc.
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71.20.14 Technical inspection services of road transport vehicles
This subcategory includes:
- periodical technical inspection services for automobiles, motorcycles, buses, lorries, trucks and other road transport vehicles
This subcategory excludes:
- maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 45.20
- damage assessment services, see 66.21.10
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71.20.19 Other technical testing and analysis services
This subcategory includes:
- testing and analysis services of a technical or scientific nature that do not alter the object being tested
- radiographic, magnetic and ultrasonic testing of machine parts and structures in order to identify defects. These tests are often conducted on site.
- certification of ships, aircraft, dams etc.
- certification and authentication of works of art
- radiological inspection of welds
- analysis services of police laboratories
- all other technical testing and analysis services not elsewhere classified
This subcategory excludes:
- assessment of damages services on behalf of insurance companies, see 66.21.10
- technical inspection services for automobiles, see 71.20.14
- medical analyses and testing services, see 86.90.15