CAEN Code 7120: Technical testing and analysis

Includes

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, pressurized containers, nuclear plants, and more
• Periodic roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles.
• Model or mock-up testing (e.g., for aircraft, ships, dams)
• operation of police laboratories

This class excludes:

• testing of animal specimens, see NACE Code 7500
• diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens, see 86

Also used for in caselaw:

• Archaeobotanical analyses
• Inspection of oilfield pipes
• Product origin and quality assessment activities