SBI 71.20—Technical testing and analysis

Where 71.20 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

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 71.20.1 Testing and analysis of agricultural products and foodstuffs
• 71.20.2 Technical testing and analysis of machinery, equipment and materials
• 71.20.3 Other technical testing and analysis

What 71.20 includes

• Testing and analysis of all types of materials and products in relation to their physical, chemical, and other properties, including: • testing in the field of acoustics and vibrations • analysis of the composition and purity of minerals • testing in the field of food hygiene, including inspections and controls related to food production, e.g. testing of animals for slaughter • testing of physical characteristics and performance of materials, e.g. strength, thickness, durability, and radioactivity • testing of the suitability and reliability of materials • testing of fully assembled machines: engines, cars, electronic equipment, etc. • radiographic inspection of solder joints and connections • fault analysis • testing and measurement of environmental indicators: air and water pollution, etc. • testing of fuel quality
• Certification of products, including consumer goods, motor vehicles, aircraft, pressure vessels, nuclear power plants, etc.
• Certification of consumer goods
• Periodic inspection of motor vehicles
• Testing using models (e.g. aircraft, ships, dams)
• Services of police or forensic laboratories
• Assessment of the origin and quality of products
• Inspection of air ducts, water and gas pipes, not in connection with repair or installation.

What 71.20 excludes

• Inspection of air ducts, water and gas pipes, in connection with repair or installation, see section F
• Sampling and weighing as part of the handling of goods, see52250
• Penetration testing (pentests) of computer systems, ethical hacking and cybersecurity, see division62
• Advice by companies or professionals to obtain certification, see70202
• DNA sequencing for general research into biological processes, see72100
• Testing of animal samples, for hygienic reasons and not in connection with the production of foodstuffs, see75000
• Medical imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental samples, see division86
• DNA sequencing for the exclusion or cure of a specific disease, see86910

71.20 in other systems