SIC code 71200
Technical testing and analysis
8,410 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 71200What SIC code 71200 covers
SIC code 71200 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Technical testing and analysis. It falls under SIC section M — Professional, Scientific & Technical, division 71. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Technical testing and analysis — the labs and inspectors who test, measure and certify that products, materials and installations meet standards, covering everything from MOT-style vehicle checks and food and water testing to calibration, materials analysis and non-destructive testing. Operators span large UKAS-accredited laboratories and inspection bodies down to small specialist testing firms, serving manufacturers, builders and regulators alike.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 71200 cluster most in:
- London 1,383
- Glasgow 130
- Birmingham 127
- Manchester 115
- Bristol 91
- Aberdeen 80
Example companies with SIC code 71200
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 71200:
- Proliant Solutions Ltd
- Cummins And Co Surveying Ltd
- Survu Limited
- Eborus Ltd
- Holistiq Compliance Ltd
- Insolitus Group Limited
- K&M Energy Compliance Ltd
- Yorkshire Pureair Compliance Ltd
- Bs Group International Ltd
- Sentinel Integrity Solutions Ltd
- Pollution Monitoring Equipment Ltd
- Meredianndt Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 71111 Architectural activities
- 71112 Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
- 71121 Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
- 71122 Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
- 71129 Other engineering activities
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 71200?
SIC code 71200 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Technical testing and analysis". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section M — Professional, Scientific & Technical.
How many companies use SIC code 71200?
8,410 companies are currently classified under SIC code 71200 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Glasgow, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 71200?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 71200, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 71200 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 71200 covers "Technical testing and analysis". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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