Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
72.10 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
active
Includes
- research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering:
- research and development on natural sciences
- research and development on engineering and technology
- research and development on medical, health and life, and veterinary sciences
- research and development on biotechnology
- research and development on agricultural, forestry and fisheries sciences
- interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on natural sciences and engineering
Also includes
- DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes
Excludes
- DNA sequencing for ruling out or curing a specific disease, see 86.91
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.11 | Research and experimental development on biotechnology | NACE Rev. 2 class 72.11 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 72.10 | 2:1 |
| 72.19 | Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering | NACE Rev. 2 class 72.19 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 72.10 | 2:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 72.10 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 72.1 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |