8344 Technical testing and analysis services
CPC v2.1 class (Technical testing and analysis services) within 'Scientific and other technical services'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.
Where 8344 sits in the CPC v2.1 hierarchy
- >8 Business and production services
- >>83 Professional, technical and business services (except research, development, legal and accounting services)
- >>>834 Scientific and other technical services
- >>>>8344 Technical testing and analysis services
- >>>>8344 Technical testing and analysis services
Subcategories of 8344 Technical testing and analysis services
- 83441Composition and purity testing and analysis services
**Includes:** - testing and analysis of the chemical and biological properties of materials such as air, water, waste (municipal and industrial), fuels, metal, soil, minerals, food and chemicals - testing and analysis in related scientific fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, bacteriology, etc. **Excludes:** - medical and dental testing services, cf. 93195
- 83442Testing and analysis services of physical properties
**Includes:** - testing and analysis of physical properties such as strength, ductility, electrical conductivity or radioactivity of materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, woods, glass, concrete and other materials - tests for tension, hardness, impact resistance, fatigue resistance and high-temperature effects
- 83443Testing and analysis services of integrated mechanical and electrical systems
**Includes:** - testing and analysis of the mechanical and electrical characteristics of complete machinery, motors, automobiles, tools, appliances, communication equipment and other equipment incorporating mechanical and electrical components. The results of the testing and analysis generally take the form of an assessment of the performance and behavioural characteristics of the object tested. Tests may be performed using models or mock-ups of ships, aircraft, dams, etc.
- 83444Technical inspection services of road transport vehicles
**Includes:** - periodical technical inspection of automobiles, motorcycles, buses, lorries, trucks and other road transport vehicles **Excludes:** - damage assessment services, cf. 71620 - maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and motorcycles, cf. 8714
- 83449Other technical testing and analysis services
**Includes:** - testing and analysis of a technical or scientific nature that does not alter the object being tested - radiographic, magnetic, and ultrasonic testing of machine parts and structures in order to identify defects. These tests are often conducted on site. - certification of ships, aircraft, dams, etc. - certification and authentication of works of art - radiological inspection of welds - all other technical testing and analysis services not elsewhere classified **Excludes:** - assessment of damages on behalf of insurance companies, cf. 71620 - technical inspection of automobiles, cf. 83444 - medical analyses and testing services, cf. 93195
Other CPC v2.1 codes under 8344 Technical testing and analysis services
Frequently asked questions
- What is CPC v2.1 8344?
- CPC v2.1 8344 is "Technical testing and analysis services". CPC v2.1 class (Technical testing and analysis services) within 'Scientific and other technical services'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.
- What does CPC v2.1 8344 include?
- 8344 Technical testing and analysis services contains 5 direct subcategories: 83441 Composition and purity testing and analysis services; 83442 Testing and analysis services of physical properties; 83443 Testing and analysis services of integrated mechanical and electrical systems; 83444 Technical inspection services of road transport vehicles; 83449 Other technical testing and analysis services.
- What is the parent category of 8344?
- 8344 Technical testing and analysis services sits under 8344 Technical testing and analysis services in the CPC v2.1 hierarchy.
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