Technical testing and analysis

This class includes:

• performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products (see below for exceptions):

• 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, pressurized 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