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712000 Technical testing and analysis

Information: This code has a codification rule

This type includes:

  • performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products, e.g.:
  • acoustics and vibration testing
  • testing of composition and purity of minerals
  • testing activities in the field of food hygiene, including testing and control in relation to food production (e.g. testing of animals before slaughter)
  • testing of physical characteristics and the performance of materials (e.g. strength, thickness, durability, radioactivity)
  • 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.
  • testing the quality of fuels
  • 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)
  • operation of police or forensic laboratories
  • product origin and quality assessment activities

This type also includes:

  • inspections of air ducts, water and gas pipes, not associated with repair or installation

This type excludes:

  • inspections of air ducts, water and gas pipes, associated with repair or installation, see section F

  • sampling and weighing as part of goods handling operations, see 522500

  • penetration testing of computer systems, ethical hacking and cybersecurity, see division 62

  • consulting activities carried out by companies or professionals in order to obtain a certification, see 702000

  • DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes, see 721001

  • testing of animal specimens, for sanitary reasons and not associated with food production, see 750000

  • diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens, see division 86

  • DNA sequencing for ruling out or curing a specific disease, see 869102

Use 841200 for construction-related town planning (e.g., building programs) and 841300 for inspections. If a unit performs both activities, 841300 should be prioritized. For town planning services in the private sector, classify under 712000.

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