NACE Class 71.2 - Technical testing and analysis
Definition
Technical testing and analysis class
Description
This class includes the performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products, such as: * 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 class excludes:
- testing of animal specimens, see 75.00
- diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens, see 86
