Technical testing and analysis

This class 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, 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

Excludes

This class excludes:

• testing of animal specimens, see 75.00
• diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens, see 86