71.20 Activités de contrôle et analyses techniques

Cette classe comprend

• performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products, e.g.:
  • acoustics and vibration testing
  • testing of composition and purity of minerals
  • testing activities in the field of food hygiene, including testing and control in relation to food production (e.g. testing of animals before slaughter)
  • testing of physical characteristics and the performance of materials (e.g. strength, thickness, durability, radioactivity)
  • 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.
  • testing the quality of fuels
• 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)
• operation of police or forensic laboratories
• product origin and quality assessment activities