Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
71.20 — Technical testing and analysis
- Previous NACE Rev. 2 code
- 71.20
- Parent
- 71.2 — Technical testing and analysis
- Source
- Eurostat — NACE Rev. 2.1
- Last verified
- 2026-07-20
Includes
- 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
- inspections of air ducts, water and gas pipes, not associated with repair or installation
Excludes
- inspections of air ducts, water and gas pipes, associated with repair or installation, see section F
- sampling and weighing as part of goods handling operations, see 52.25
- penetration testing of computer systems, ethical hacking and cybersecurity, see division 62
- consulting activities carried out by companies or professionals in order to obtain a certification, see 70.20
- DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes, see 72.10
- testing 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 86
- DNA sequencing for ruling out or curing a specific disease, see 86.91
Rev. 2 mapping
Official correspondence: Eurostat NACE correspondence tables.
| Previous code | Previous label | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71.20 | Technical testing and analysis | NACE Rev. 2 class 71.20 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 71.20 | 1:1 |