712000 Technical testing and analysis

This type includes:

the performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products, including:
acoustics and vibration testing
testing of composition and purity of minerals, etc.
testing activities in the field of food hygiene, including veterinary testing and control in relation to food production
testing of physical characteristics and performance of materials, such as strength, thickness, durability, radioactivity, etc.
qualification and reliability testing
performance testing of complete machinery: motors, automobiles, electronic equipment, etc.
radiographic testing of welds and joints
failure analysis
testing and measuring of environmental indicators: air and water pollution, etc.
certification of products, including consumer goods, motor vehicles, aircraft, pressurised containers, nuclear plants, etc.
periodic road-safety testing of motor vehicles
testing with use of models or mock-ups (e.g. of aircraft, ships, dams, etc.)
operation of police laboratories

This type excludes:

testing of animal specimens (see 750000)
diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens (see division 86)

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