NACE-BEL 71.209—Other technical testing and analysis activities

Where 71.209 sits

1. N Professional, scientific and technical activities
2. 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
3. 71.2 Technical testing and analysis
4. 71.20 Technical testing and analysis
5. 71.209 Other technical testing and analysis activities

What 71.209 includes

• The performance of physical, chemical, and other analyses on all types of materials and products, e.g.: • acoustic and vibration testing • analysis of the composition and purity of minerals • analytical activities in the field of food hygiene, including analysis and control related to food production (e.g., pre-slaughter animal testing) • testing of the physical characteristics and performance of materials (e.g., their strength, thickness, durability, radioactivity) • qualification and reliability testing • performance testing of complete machines: engines, automobiles, electronic equipment, etc. • radiographic inspection of welds and joints • failure analysis • monitoring and measurement of environmental indicators: air and water pollution, etc. • Fuel quality analysis
• Product certification, including consumer goods, motor vehicles, aircraft, pressure vessels, nuclear facilities, etc.
• Testing using models or mock-ups (aircraft, ships, dams)
• Police or forensic laboratory services
• Product origin and quality assessment activities
• Inspection of air, water, and gas lines, not associated with repair or installation

What 71.209 excludes

• Inspection of air, water, and gas lines associated with repair or installation; see Section F
• Sampling and weighing as a goods handling operation; see 52.25
• Computer system penetration testing, controlled hacking, and cybersecurity; see Division 62
• Consulting activities carried out by companies or professionals for the purpose of obtaining certification; see 70.20
• DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes; see 72.10
• Analysis of animal specimens for sanitary reasons and not associated with food production; see 75.00
• Diagnostic imaging, testing, and analysis of medical and dental specimens; see Division
• DNA sequencing for to exclude or cure a specific disease, see 86.91

71.209 in other systems